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Guidance

(1 Corinthians 2:1-16)

Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Glorious”

Series Title: “Beyond the Noise”

November 10th, 2024

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As we learn the spiritual disciplines of spending time alone in solitude and silence, we begin to learn and discern the presence of GOD. We don’t necessarily learn this through feelings and emotions, but by discerning the reality of GOD’s presence as we quiet ourselves before Him and bring all that we are and all that He is into complete focus. Jon Bloom, in his book, Desiring God, writes, “God designed your emotions to be gauges, not guides. They’re meant to report to you, not dictate to you. The pattern of your emotions (not every caffeine-induced or sleep-deprived one!) will give you a reading on where your hope is because they are wired into what you believe and value – and how much.”

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The Presence

(Jeremiah 29:10-14)

Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Glorious”

Series Title: “Beyond the Noise”

November 3rd, 2024

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It’s not until we seek GOD with our whole heart and stand completely in His presence with what is true about ourselves, that we are able to encounter His utter and complete love for us. And this is what GOD truly desires for us to experience. Though a part of His nature is wrath and judgment because of sin, the overwhelming essence of His nature is love. Sadly, we avoid His presence because most of us feel unlovable. As a result, we stand on the outskirts of His Kingdom and His throne room, peering in from the outside, when all the while He is calling us to come inside and experience His abundance.

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The Mirror

(Lamentations 3:22-33)

Yearly Theme: “Goodness is… Glorious”

Series Title: “Beyond the Noise”

October 27th, 2024

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When God makes us wait upon Him, it becomes a profound journey of self-reflection, compelling us to confront aspects of ourselves that may be unsettling or painful. This period of introspection, though challenging, holds the potential for significant personal growth and transformation. Throughout this process, God's compassion and love remain steadfast, guiding us with gentle patience toward a deeper understanding of ourselves and our purpose.