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weight loss, covid, and faith

Yesterday was Sunday and I led worship and preached in person. Before church, I posted about my weight loss journey. I wanted to say that in the context of coronavirus, most people might have gained weight. The reason I posted about my weight loss journey on a Sunday morning, and on my social media accounts, […]

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pastoral message – lost and found 9/15/2019

lost and found – recorded on 9/15/2019 a pastoral message about depression. depression is a mental illness. depression is not a sin. how might church communities contribute positively and support those who are already suffering?  

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2020 is the year to start a podcast?

I’ve been preaching more regularly, and I have also been recording my pastoral messages. It occurred to me I could podcast them! Kind of an exciting project to embark on. Setting up a podcast might take a while, but in the mean time, uploading few messages here. pastoral messages from past few months #5 mourning into […]

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What if we could offer companionship and comfort to those in need?

“Pastor and Mental Health Advocate Jarrid Wilson Dies by Suicide” – article about pastor Jarrid Wilson from christianity today  From Pastor Jarrid Wilson’s Twitter feed — “Loving Jesus doesn’t always cure suicidal thoughts. Loving Jesus doesn’t always cure depression. Loving Jesus doesn’t always cure PTSD. Loving Jesus doesn’t always cure anxiety. But that doesn’t mean Jesus […]