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2023-12-25T18:07:50-05:00

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Merry Christmas 2023

Last updated on: December 25, 2023 at 6:07 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

Merry Christmas 2023 “When peace like a river attendeth my way…” It’s not a Christmas carol. Nevertheless, the words have been ringing in my spirit. I find myself at rest this Christmas, despite the struggles that I face. Life decisions are excruciating at times. There seems to be no clear answer. I want to thrive and live the abundant life, but life decisions get in the way. Thankfully, there has been an abundance of peace. At the heart of the... Read more

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2023-12-20T15:51:31-05:00

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The Struggle to Not Look Back

Last updated on: December 20, 2023 at 3:51 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

The Struggle to Not Look Back ‘No one who puts a hand to the plough and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.’ Luke 9.62, NRSV I’m aware of the story of Orpheus, a tragedy, a Classical Greek tale. Apparently there are a couple versions. It is tragic because Orpheus looks back. Honestly, the tale is easier to figure out than the poetry of Sara Bareilles… and she is a poet. She does things with her words few... Read more

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2023-12-16T21:56:31-05:00

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Texts for Tonight | Joy

Last updated on: December 16, 2023 at 9:56 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

Texts for Tonight | Joy These Scriptures were part of my morning read a couple days ago. I feel like I’m the last one to testify about joy right now, unless joy is understood at a deeper level. All who seek the Lord will praise him. Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy… for all who follow my ways are joyful… Joyful are those who listen to me Psalm 22.26; Proverbs 8.32,34, NLT Dante Bowe Joyful To view in YouTube CLICK... Read more

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2023-12-13T19:03:14-05:00

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Texts for Tonight | Waiting

Last updated on: December 13, 2023 at 7:03 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

Texts for Tonight | Waiting Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold; I have come into deep waters, and the flood sweeps over me. I am weary with my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God. Psalm 69.1-3, NRSV Russ Taff Down in the Lowlands To listen on YouTube CLICK ‘And now, my children, listen to me: happy... Read more

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2023-12-08T20:08:21-05:00

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Texts for Tonight

Last updated on: December 8, 2023 at 8:08 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

Texts for Tonight I never post only Scripture, but tonight is a good night to do so… “O afflicted one, storm-tossed, and not comforted, Behold, I will set your stones in antimony,… Isaiah 54.11-17 I will repay you for the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent against you. Joel 2.25 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as... Read more

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2023-12-04T20:44:58-05:00

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Repentance, Peace, and Limited Atonement

Last updated on: December 4, 2023 at 8:44 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

Repentance, Peace, and Limited Atonement The other day, I was in the throes of a process of repentance. Repentance is nothing new for me, and it certainly is not uncommon. Repentance simply means turning direction, and I turn direction multiple times a day. For some reason though on that day I felt a strong conviction, and was working through it in prayer. At a loss for words, I finally spoke in what I would call a Theological sense. “Father, would... Read more

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2023-12-02T14:40:24-05:00

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Do I Need a Confirmation?

Last updated on: December 2, 2023 at 2:40 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

Do I Need a Confirmation? Sometimes I wish God would just confirm something. I mean, I’m not Gideon, and there’s nothing wrong with Gideon, but I would just like a confirmation. Is the idea of getting a confirmation even in the Bible, other than Gideon? I could sure use a confirmation. In the Hebrew Bible they didn’t yet have Jesus Christ living on the inside. They needed signs to serve as a confirmation of their path. There was only one... Read more

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2023-11-23T06:00:21-05:00

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I’m Thankful

Last updated on: November 23, 2023 at 6:00 am By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

I’m Thankful All across America, people are getting up to slow cook their turkey or ham. I’m up because I’m getting ready for Black Friday in the retail world. My shift begins at 5 AM tomorrow, so I went to bed last night at 8:30 PM. I thought I would try a practice run. As I think about the day ahead, I am reminded of recent things that I’m thankful for. I’m thankful for a son who does not settle... Read more

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2023-11-13T13:06:31-05:00

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Defining God as Holy

Last updated on: November 13, 2023 at 1:06 pm By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time – to show us his grace through Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 1.9, NLT I really want to talk about holiness. However, one of our preachers preached on it not too long ago and did an excellent job covering all the bases. I do want to echo the preacher’s... Read more

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2023-11-09T01:26:39-05:00

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In Dialogue with Doug Hansen

Last updated on: November 9, 2023 at 1:26 am By Rev. Jared V. Ingle

In Dialogue with Doug Hansen… …or Where Have All The Cowboys Gone? part 2 because it was spurred on (pun intended) by this morning’s foray. You may never know how the 2 are connected. I’m still untangling the 2 from an activating event about a month ago. I received a picture of my youngest dressed up for a special school day as a cowboy. That’s all I ever did as a kid, play cowboys or play baseball. We didn’t have... Read more

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