Edward Livesay
Stop And Smell The Dahlias
On a recent weekend trip to Midland, Michigan to see my daughter and son-on-law, we decided to “stop and smell the dahlias.” I realize...
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- Aug 16, 2022
- 3 min
Being Present and In Control
Being present and in control is something that comes up often in our mission. For example, we see the anxiety and stress and we can see...
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- Feb 27, 2022
- 3 min
P.R.A.Y. Is The Way
P.R.A.Y. is the way we teach prayer in our mission. It stands for Pray, Repent, Ask and Yield. We didn’t invent this acronym, but we like...
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- Sep 26, 2021
- 5 min
Everything’s Going To Be Alright
“I don’t know, there’s something about you I’ve noticed since the first time we talked a year ago; something that says, everything’s...
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- Aug 22, 2021
- 4 min
Love God, Love People, Help Others Do The Same
If you really want to keep the Christian faith simple, many believe these four words are a great start: love God, love people. I’m going...
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- Apr 4, 2021
- 4 min
7 Easter Prayers For Any Day Of The Year
There are some great tips and prayers for any day of the year, toward the end of the amazing Easter story. The angel greets the women...
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- Jan 6, 2021
- 4 min
He Changed My Life With A Whisper
He changed my life with a whisper. Four years ago today, the Holy Spirit spoke to me very clearly and I’m glad he did! The Kickoff...
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- Jan 3, 2021
- 9 min
10 Prophets and Prophesies That Point To Jesus
Hundreds and even thousands of years before Jesus, there were many prophets and prophesies that point to Jesus, the Messiah. They spoke...
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- Dec 6, 2020
- 4 min
RISE UP!
Rise up! I know you may be feeling down, but I say RISE UP! I know this year has brought a unique level of uncertainty, hardship and...
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- Nov 8, 2020
- 7 min
Getting Into The Faith Hall of Fame
You’ve probably heard of the Hollywood “Walk of Fame,” the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the “Hall of Fame” of various sports – but have...
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- Oct 25, 2020
- 4 min
God’s Got You
God’s got you – even though it may not feel like it right now. You may feel lost, unworthy, or hopeless. In a recent MAP For Healing and...
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- Oct 11, 2020
- 5 min
A Living Sacrifice
In a world of instant gratification and impatience, it may be tough to grasp the idea of our entire lives as “A Living Sacrifice.” We...
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- Sep 13, 2020
- 4 min
New Life
The apostle Paul often wrote about having a new life in Christ. He helped us visualize it, by comparing it to an old set of clothes vs....
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- Aug 30, 2020
- 3 min
The Great “I Am”
The great “I Am” is used many times in scripture. It is also a song that moved Linda – one of our baptism candidates this week – to...
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- Aug 16, 2020
- 6 min
Bustin’ Out Of Our Own Prison
Given the world changes due to COVID-19, some of us may feel like we’re in prison – or at least, under house arrest. Some of our members...
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- Aug 2, 2020
- 4 min
“I Will Be With You”
“I will be with you.” These are words of reassurance. But, words that may not ring as true these days in a world of separation and...
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- Jun 21, 2020
- 6 min
Father’s Day – The Father Who Is Always There
The father who is always there conjures up certain images, especially on Father’s Day. For example, he’s tossing a ball in the backyard...
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- Jun 23, 2019
- 2 min
Persistence vs. Perfection
Persistance vs. perfection is the great clarification in the last line of today’s “Jesus Calling” devotional by Sarah Young: “I look for...
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