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I was reading Ephesians 3:14-21 as part of my morning devotion time this weekend. In the passage, Paul is lifting up a prayer for fellow believers- especially the church at Ephesus that they might comprehend how high, deep, and wide … Continue reading
Doing Church on Purpose
At Avenue, we’re in the midst of our Stewardship Campaign with a series titled: “Living Under the Blessing Tree.” After two weeks, the feedback has been really positive as we stress generosity in all we do. The messages for the … Continue reading
This Is Only A Test
Growing up in Western Pennsylvania, we were on the eastern most edge of the famed “Tornado Alley.” Each spring, in school, we went through tornado drills and were reminded of the dangers of severe weather. In 1985, there was a … Continue reading
Desiring God’s Presence
“Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; … Continue reading
Be Still
For the last two days, I have been constantly going back to Psalm 46. It’s one of my favorites. The Psalmist begins, “God is our refuge and strength, and ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the … Continue reading
Exiled Community 