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Advent | Anxiety | Balance | Baptism | Bearing Burdens | Busy-ness | Change | Christ’s Return | Christmas | Comfort | Community | Community Building | Competition | Dating/Marriage | Death | Discipleship | Discontent | Discouragement | Easter | Encouragement | Faith | Family | Fear | Following Jesus | For Young Adults | Forgiveness | Freedom | Friendship | God’s Design for Our Lives | God’s Goodness | God’s Love | Grief | Homecoming | Humility | Identity | Jesus | Jesus’ Miracles | Lectio Divina | Lent | Life After Youth Group | Made New | Mountaintop Moments | Movies | National Youth Gathering | Outreach | Passions | Peace | People in the Bible | Prayer | Priorities | Prophecies About Jesus | Relationships | Rest | Sanctity of Life | Servanthood | Sexuality | Sin | Social Issues | Spiritual Gifts | Stewardship | Summer | Thankfulness | Temptation | Time with God | Times of Trouble | Transitions | Trust | Truth | Value of Scripture | Waiting | Worship
Advent
The Waiting Game, by Rebecca Conner
Immanuel…God With Us, by Rebekah Freed
The Candles of Advent, by Hannah Miller
Anxiety
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
When Life is a Struggle, by Jessica Bordeleau
Balance
Come to My Rescue, by Lindsey Berndt
Working with God as Your Master, by Lindsey Berndt
Baptism
Change, by Douglas Bergelin
Who Am I? part 1, by Gabe Kasper
Bearing Burdens
The Presence of God, by Darcy Barnhart
When Life is a Struggle, by Jessica Bordeleau
A Friend that Good, by Jessica Bordeleau
Love in the Time of Groaning, by Erin
I Am My Own Worst Enemy, by Joe G
God’s Love…Carries Us, by Emily Phoenix
Busy-ness
I Am My Own Worst Enemy, by Joe G
Change
Change, by Douglas Bergelin
New and Different, by Mendy Grenz
Christ’s Return
The Sounding of Trumpets, by Jessica Bordeleau
Early Morning Chase, by Jessica Bordeleau
New Heaven and New Earth, by Mendy Grenz
Christmas
This is Love
Heart’s Desire, a Christmas Devotion, by Rebecca Conner
Comfort
Comfort for the Hurting, by Mendy Grenz
Encouragement for the Hurting, by Mendy Grenz
Community
Forever Fellowship, by Rebecca Conner
It Takes a Village, by Erin
Community Building
Proximity, by Brian Gauthier
Competition
Measuring Up, by Douglas Bergelin
Dating/Marriage
Body Language, by Rebecca Conner
Death
To Defy Death
We’ve Been Waiting for You, by Erica Boleen
Life Like You Are Dying, by Rebecca Conner
Dust to Dust, by Rebecca Conner
Discipleship
HOW Do You Follow?, by Grant Carey
WHEN Do You Follow?, by Grant Carey
WHY Do You Follow?, by Grant Carey
WHO Do You Follow?, by Grant Carey
Cosmic Celebration, by Jonathan Ruehs
The Light Saber of the Spirit, by Jonathan Ruehs
May the Force…er…Lord by with You, by Jonathan Ruehs
So You Want to be a Disciple, Do You?, by Jonathan Ruehs
Discontent
Summer, by Rebecca Conner
The Good Life, by Rebecca Conner
Invitation to the Thirsty, by Erin
Stale, by Brian Gauthier
God’s Love Is…Contentment, by Emily Phoenix
Discouragement
How Long Shall I Put Up With You?, by Lisa Hellyer
Easter
The Sounding of Trumpets, by Jessica Bordeleau
Early Morning Chase, by Jessica Bordeleau
Your Turn Will Come, by Michael Goers
Encouragement
Sharing Life with Each Other, by Darcy Barnhart
Help God! I Can’t Do This Anymore!, by Rebekah Freed
Why Do I Do This Anyway? Am I Making Any Impact?, by Rebekah Freed
Does Anyone See What I Do?, by Rebekah Freed
I Really Messed Up This Time, by Rebekah Freed
It’s Just Too Much!, by Rebekah Freed
Encouragement for the Hurting, by Mendy Grenz
Faith
Los Brazos dos Dios, by Sherrah Behrens
Families of Faith, by Rebecca Conner
Gideon, by Mary Hilgendorf
Barak – A Hero of Faith?, by Mary Hilgendorf
Samson, by Mary Hilgendorf
Jephthah, by Mary Hilgendorf
Heroes of Faith, by Mary Hilgendorf
What are You Building Your Life On?, by Heath Lewis
Family
Families of Faith, by Rebecca Conner
Happy Family, by Rebecca Curtis
Fear
Trouble, by Douglas Bergelin
Following Jesus
We Are the Sheep, by Rebecca Conner
Life Off the Mountain, by Rebecca Conner
WHY Do You Follow?, by Grant Carey
WHO Do You Follow?, by Grant Carey
Waiting for Daddy to Come into View, by Rebekah Freed
Hard to Follow, by Brian Gauthier
Rich Imitation, by Michael Goers
Fishers of Men, by Lisa Hellyer
Forgiveness
An Attitude of Gratitude
Forgiveness, by Douglas Bergelin
God is Tempting Me, by Jessica Bordeleau
I Really Messed Up This Time, by Rebekah Freed
A Word of Forgiveness, by Jacob Heine
Clean, by Helen Jameson
Confess…and Be Free!, by Stephanie Warner
Freedom
Freedom, by Jessica Bordeleau
Confess…and Be Free!, by Stephanie Warner
Friendship
A Friend that Good, by Jessica Bordeleau
We Need Each Other, by Heath Lewis
God’s Design for Our Lives
Excuses, by Bo Chapman
God’s Design for Our Lives
The Good Gardener, by Jessica Bordeleau
God’s Goodness
Trust, by Bo Chapman
Why Me?, by Bo Chapman
Tasting God in More Than Just My Spaghetti, by Rebekah Freed
God’s Love
To Defy Death
It Takes a Village, by Erin
God’s Love is…Abounding!, by Emily Phoenix
God’s Love is…A Fresh Start, by Emily Phoenix
God’s Love is…A Light for our Path!, by Emily Phoenix
God’s Love is…BOLD!, by Emily Phoenix
God’s Love is…Brighter than the Sun!, by Emily Phoenix
God’s Love…Carries Us, by Emily Phoenix
God’s Love is…Clear, by Emily Phoenix
God’s Love is…Contentment, by Emily Phoenix
God’s Love is…Humble, by Emily Phoenix
God’s Love is…In Our Prayers, by Emily Phoenix
God’s Love is…LOUD!, by Emily Phoenix
God’s Love…Names Us, by Emily Phoenix
God’s Love is…Not Muddy!, by Emily Phoenix
God’s Love is…Rest, by Emily Phoenix
God’s Love…Reminds Us to Sit, by Emily Phoenix
God’s Love is…Unfolding, by Emily Phoenix
Grief
Dust to Dust, by Rebecca Conner
Homecoming
Homecoming, by Erica Boleen
We’ve Been Waiting for You, by Erica Boleen
Humility
God’s Love is…Humble, by Emily Phoenix
Identity
Who Are You?, by Jessica Bordeleau
Who Am I? part 1, by Gabe Kasper
Who Am I? part 2, by Gabe Kasper
Made in God’s Mirror, by Stephanie Warner
Made Right from the Start, by Stephanie Warner
Jesus
Prepare Ye the Way, by Sherrah Behrens
Jesus, of the Line of David, by Sherrah Behrens
Jesus, of the Tribe of Judah, by Sherrah Behrens
Jesus, A Descendant of Abraham, by Sherrah Behrens
Jesus, Born of a Woman, by Sherrah Behrens
Signs and Miracles, by Jason Christ
Filled with the Spirit, by Jason Christ
Called a Nazarene, by Jason Christ
Called Out of Egypt, by Jason Christ
A Word of Release, by Jacob Heine
A Word of Desire, by Jacob Heine
A Word of Peace, by Jacob Heine
A Word of Love, by Jacob Heine
A Word of Promise, by Jacob Heine
A Word of Forgiveness, by Jacob Heine
Jesus – The Resurrection, by Emily Phoenix
Jesus – The Good Shepherd, by Emily Phoenix
Jesus – Light of the World, by Emily Phoenix
Jesus – Bread of Life, by Emily Phoenix
Jesus’ Miracles
Signs and Miracles, by Jason Christ
Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead, by Lisa Hellyer
Jesus Calms a Storm, by Lisa Hellyer
Fishers of Men, by Lisa Hellyer
Jesus Feeds the 5000, by Lisa Hellyer
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina, Psalm 73, by Tim Rippstein
Lent
A Word of Release, by Jacob Heine
A Word of Desire, by Jacob Heine
A Word of Peace, by Jacob Heine
A Word of Love, by Jacob Heine
A Word of Promise, by Jacob Heine
A Word of Forgiveness, by Jacob Heine
Life After Youth Group
What About Life After High School, by Rebekah Freed
Sweet Freedom – Transitions, by Matthew Henry
Made New
We Are New, by Rebecca Curtis
New and Different, by Mendy Grenz
New Beginnings, by Mendy Grenz
Made in God’s Mirror, by Stephanie Warner
Made Right from the Start, by Stephanie Warner
Made New Every Day, by Stephanie Warner
Made New, by Stephanie Warner
Mountaintop Moments
Life Off the Mountain, by Rebecca Conner
Overcoming the World, by Brian Weaver
Awake…And Walk as Children of Light, by Brian Weaver
Movies
Cosmic Celebration, by Jonathan Ruehs
The Light Saber of the Spirit, by Jonathan Ruehs
May the Force…er…Lord by with You, by Jonathan Ruehs
So You Want to be a Disciple, Do You?, by Jonathan Ruehs
National Youth Gathering
Overcoming the World, by Brian Weaver
Awake…And Walk as Children of Light, by Brian Weaver
Outreach
The Greatest News, by Bo Chapman
Volunteer for a Lost Cause, by Rebecca Conner
Preachin’, by Matthew Jung
Who is My Neighbor?, by Heath Lewis
Passions
Zealots…Are You one of Them?, by Lindsey Berndt
Peace
A Perfect Peace, by Darcy Barnhart
People in the Bible
Hannah’s Prayer, by Jessica Bordeleau
Gideon, by Mary Hilgendorf
Barak – A Hero of Faith?, by Mary Hilgendorf
Samson, by Mary Hilgendorf
Jephthah, by Mary Hilgendorf
Prayer
Hannah’s Prayer, by Jessica Bordeleau
More, by Matthew Jung
God’s Love is…In Our Prayers, by Emily Phoenix
Pray!, by Stephanie Warner
Priorities
Working with God as Your Master, by Lindsey Berndt
One Little Word, by Rebecca Conner
No Mere Mortals, by Rebecca Conner
Life Like You Are Dying, by Rebecca Conner
Prophecies About Jesus
Prepare Ye the Way, by Sherrah Behrens
Jesus, of the Line of David, by Sherrah Behrens
Jesus, of the Tribe of Judah, by Sherrah Behrens
Jesus, A Descendant of Abraham, by Sherrah Behrens
Jesus, Born of a Woman, by Sherrah Behrens
Signs and Miracles, by Jason Christ
Filled with the Spirit, by Jason Christ
Called a Nazarene, by Jason Christ
Called Out of Egypt, by Jason Christ
Relationships
Life Like You Are Dying, by Rebecca Conner
No Mere Mortals, by Rebecca Conner
Rest
Temper Tantrums, by Rebekah Freed
God’s Love Is…Rest, by Emily Phoenix
God’s Love…Reminds Us to Sit, by Emily Phoenix
Rest!, by Stephanie Warner
Sanctity of Life
Shine, by Helen Jameson
Clean, by Helen Jameson
Easy Exits, by Helen Jameson
Lightning Strikes, by Helen Jameson
Servanthood
Working with God as Your Master, by Lindsey Berndt
Zealots…Are You one of Them?, by Lindsey Berndt
Everyday Service, by Brandon Metcalf
Who do we Serve?, by Brandon Metcalf
Who Serves?, by Brandon Metcalf
Foundation of Service, by Brandon Metcalf
The Purpose of Service, by Brandon Metcalf
Sexuality
Body Language, by Rebecca Conner
Sin
Reality Check, by Rebecca Conner
Them?, by Matthew Jung
Social Issues
Love in the Time of Groaning, by Erin
Spiritual Gifts
Finding Your Place, by Heath Lewis
Stewardship
What Are You Lookin’ At?, by Jay Reed
Radical Stewardship, by Jay Reed
Do Something, by Jay Reed
Summer
Summer, by Rebecca Conner
Temptation
God is Tempting Me, by Jessica Bordeleau
Thankfulness
Altars of Thankfulness, by Heidi Goehmann
Time with God
The Presence of God, by Darcy Barnhart
Distractions, by Mendy Grenz
Good, Better, Best, by Mendy Grenz
Sunflowers, by Mendy Grenz
Times of Trouble
Trouble, by Douglas Bergelin
Dark Times, by Bo Chapman
Transitions
Sweet Freedom – Transitions, by Matthew Henry
Trust
Trust is a Must
Complete Trust: Can You Do It?, by Lindsey Berndt
Trust, by Bo Chapman
Truth
Speaking and Living the Truth in Love, by Sherrah Behrens
Value of Scripture
The Value of Scripture, by Jessica Bordeleau
One Little Word, by Rebecca Conner
Our Lord’s Last Words, by Michael Goers
Waiting
The Waiting Game, by Rebecca Conner
Your Turn Will Come, by Michael Goers
New Heaven and New Earth, by Mendy Grenz
Worship
Praise!, by Stephanie Warner
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