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The Wonder of Christmas
12/12/24 Rob Genin, YBL Director Growing up as an American Christian, I have always loved Christmas. My family did traditions really well – I looked forward to the advent calendar and candles, the special Christmas sugar cookies and desserts, the special times gathering with friends and the candlelight service at Church. As a Catholic, we…
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“And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”-Revelation 21:5 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew, Sharon, and Chris: Pray that we will experience the joy of…
Read More2024 Christian Book Awards
As 2024 comes to an end, perhaps you are still looking for some last-minute stocking stuffers for your kids, a coffee table history book for your in-laws, or the latest Christian social commentary for yourself. Look no further! The Gospel Coalition has released its 2024 Christian book awards. Click the link below to view a few…
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“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. In that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known…
Read MoreA Thankful Walk: A Gospel-informed Walk
“Giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.” (Col. 1:12) Join us this 2024 Thanksgiving to send joyful thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father for his great work of love towards us in Christ Jesus. Read this week’s brief blog here: Prayers of Thanksgiving
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I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving, Psalm 69:30 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership As a team, we give thanks for Teresa Stokes, exactly who she is, the way she has served our office so sacrificially and with such excellence. Pray that the Lord would restore…
Read MoreHappy Birthday
Shared by Chris Jones, YBL Small Group Director Tony Campolo went home to Jesus this week. I’d like to use our blog this week to share a story Dr. Campolo told about a late night encounter in Hawaii in the 80s. It’s a remarkably powerful picture of the Gospel that I’ve shared for 20 years.…
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Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people. – Philemon 1:7 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew, Sharon, and Chris: Pray they find spiritual rest over Thanksgiving. Pray they will be refreshed in God’s love and bring joy to…
Read MoreLove in, Love Out
To be a Christian, a disciple of Christ, we must forgive and show mercy to everyone. How does this play out in our daily lives? How can we effectively show love and mercy to everyone? Chris Tiegreen in his The One Year “Shine Your Light” Devotional explains and shows us how this can be accomplished.…
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So we fasted and petitioned our God … and he answered our prayer. Ezra 8:23 Pray For YBL and WBL Leadership Pray for YBL & WBL Leadership, Rob, Drew, Sharon, and Chris: Pray for spiritual fruit from the conversations we have – for others to be strengthened, challenged and helped to follow Jesus. Pray For Our Community Relations Join…
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