Posts with the category “discipleship”

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Dirty Hands and Hidden Wounds: A Lesson from Fixing My Van
July 11th, 2025
This past week, I found myself underneath my van, sleeves rolled up, hands deep in grease, trying to get it running right again. You know how it goes — you start with a wrench and some good intentions...  Read More
by James Turnes
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Healing the Mirror: How Our Brokenness Affects Our Parenting—and How to Break the Cycle
June 25th, 2025
As parents, we want the best for our children. We want to shield them from pain, protect them from the mistakes we made, and pave a smoother road than the one we walked. But if we’re not careful, the ...  Read More
by James Turnes
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Saturated in Love — A Church Where the Presence of Jesus Dwells
June 20th, 2025
There’s something sacred about a place where God’s love dwells—not just in word or in service, but in the very atmosphere. At New Life, our church walls are saturated in love. It’s not because of the ...  Read More
by James Turnes
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Before You Decide: The Power of Seeking God in Major Life Decisions
May 28th, 2025
I am learning more and more to ask God about major decisions in my life. As a pastor, I want to teach others to do the same. When someone comes to me and tells me they are making a major decision, the...  Read More
by James Turnes
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The Fracture of Fellowship: How Sin Shattered Our Relationship with God
May 12th, 2025
Human rebellion didn’t begin with violence or war—it began with a conversation in a garden. In Genesis 3:1–19, we witness the tragic moment when Adam and Eve disobeyed God, choosing their own way over...  Read More
by James Turnes

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