Religion

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Minister’s Message: Walk in the light this Christmas

The Bible says the Lord God will be the light and those walking in that light will forever rejoice

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Minister’s Message: Embracing the awaiting awe

It is a common practice for me to share words of encouragement with those who find themselves in need of medical attention

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Audience members listen to Iris Fontana, of the Satanic Temple, deliver an invocation during a Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. Fontana was the last person to deliver an assembly invocation before a new borough policy, which says only borough volunteer chaplains may deliver the invocation, takes effect. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Satanic Temple gets last word as assembly ends open invocation policy

Effective Jan. 1, assembly invocations will be delivered exclusively by volunteer chaplains who serve the borough’s fire and emergency medical service areas

Audience members listen to Iris Fontana, of the Satanic Temple, deliver an invocation during a Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. Fontana was the last person to deliver an assembly invocation before a new borough policy, which says only borough volunteer chaplains may deliver the invocation, takes effect. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
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Minister’s Message: The hope of Christmas

History tells us that Jesus factually lived and later died on the cross. Therefore, the Christmas story is true history

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Paper chains made of gratitude strips adorn a Christmas tree at Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna. (Photo courtesy Meredith Harber)

Minister’s Message: Grateful and kind

What if, instead of gathering around tables and talking about what has already happened TO us, we challenge ourselves to return kindness to the world around us

Paper chains made of gratitude strips adorn a Christmas tree at Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna. (Photo courtesy Meredith Harber)
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Minister’s Message: Reflect upon our daily joys and blessings this Thanksgiving

There is nothing like missing something like your health to make you grateful for having good health.

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Minister’s Message: God’s selfie

I can think of no one word that encapsulates our age, that defines our collective priorities and focus better than that innocuous little term

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Adam Bertoldo testifies in opposition to a resolution only permitting certain chaplains to deliver invocations before Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Assembly OKs changes to borough invocation policy

The new policy says only chaplains may give assembly invocations

Adam Bertoldo testifies in opposition to a resolution only permitting certain chaplains to deliver invocations before Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
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Minister’s Message: Hope as an anchor

The Bible uses the word hope 133 times

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Minister’s Message: When small is big

God opens doors to use ordinary people to do extraordinary things for others

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Seton Hill University is photographed in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Meredith Harber)

Minister’s Message: Let the word of God settle into your heart

I often feel like I don’t allow myself enough time to still my heart, quiet my voice, and listen for God’s murmuring

Seton Hill University is photographed in this undated photo. (Photo courtesy Meredith Harber)
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Minister’s Message: The right side of fairness

In God’s kingdom, the point isn’t that those who have get more, but that those who don’t have get enough

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Minister’s Message: God’s sustaining anchor

We can lean into God and His promises that he will support and guide us

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Minister’s Message: The 1st qualification for ministry

Our first qualification as pastors or to serve in any capacity in ministry is to love Jesus Christ

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Pastor Meredith Harber takes a ride on her bike. (Photo courtesy Meredith Harber)

Minister’s Message: Slow down!

When you ride your bike, you’re able to observe more around you than when you drive

Pastor Meredith Harber takes a ride on her bike. (Photo courtesy Meredith Harber)
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Minister’s Message: The miracle of compassion

Jesus’ compassion convicts me in two ways.

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Minister’s Message: Let Jesus help you overcome obstacles

I’m thankful the Lord helps us overcome obstacles and he keeps some obstacles out of the way

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Minister’s Message: Practicing Jesus’ compassion

I need to know that Jesus aches when there are Christians who spout hatred and perpetuate violence

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Minister’s Message: Stop, pray and listen

Read some scripture, scream out your prayer to God, then wait and listen for the Spirit of God to answer

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Minister’s Message: Christ brings divine change

Change was a huge factor in the ministry of Jesus Christ

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