Been thinking all week about this line from my pastor Sean Azzaro sermon last Sunday at River City Community Church. "Victim status basically denies the goodness, faithfulness and power of God...nobody can stop what God wants to do in your life but you." So powerful, so true.

Teen math: If you have 6 half-full water bottles in your bedroom, you should probably get another new one out of the fridge. Also, if you have 4 pairs of shoes in the kitchen, don't wear those. Grab another pair that you can eventually leave in the kitchen.

Charity is the most effective form of witness, because in it people see the love of God.

omgcenter.com/?p=4588 My dogs met a skunk. Chaos ensued too, to be honest. But so did Funny 1½, and cookies, and some defiant cackles in spite, and to spite, it all.

Admitting fault is a time saver. You’ll have more time to move forward & less time defending your actions.

Do you know an extraordinary young leader? Every year We Raise Foundation grants leadership awards to young people and this year they will recognize "the commitment and service of one Christian leader (between 20 and 35 yrs... weraise.org/what-we-do/lea…

Rachel Held Evans (1981-2019) Our Advent calendar last year was the kids daily asking “Alexa, how many days until Christmas?” 🤷🏻‍♀️

Big congratulations to kindergartners Holly (Fremont Elementary) and Faith (Wilder Elementary) who each enjoyed a special ride to school this morning because they filled out smoke alarm surveys during Fire Prevention Month!

We need high-quality public education so we can have a high-quality educated public.

Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide… bible.com/verse-of-the-d…

"This is the real world. We have to make the rest of the world more like it." Words of wisdom from Kyle Saupe #mowana

Trust me, this is very very real. Without social distancing, the spike of transmission will accelerate and outstrip Cox and Mercy’s capacity. The greatest risk is not enough ventilators. Protect the most vulnerable people in our community. Stay home if at all possible.

🎉 ONLINE SMALL GROUPS 🎉 “As the Parent has loved me, so I love you. Abide in my love.” | John 15:9 During this time of crisis we are learning to abide in new ways.

Today, more than ever, is the day to honor our doctors. Many of which are in the throws of a heroic battle to serve others. #NationalDoctorsDay

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