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Four times a year, on the fifth Sundays, we have a family service where families can worship together. The sermons are interactive to keep the kids engaged, and we pick different songs for these Sundays. Young people always serve at our church, but more of them help facilitate worship on these Sundays. These are some…
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The astronauts in episode ten of From the Earth to the Moon faced numerous challenges and obstacles as they prepared for their mission to explore the moon. Shifting from trained pilots to lunar scientists meant they had to learn geology from the ground up, which required not only intellectual growth but also a fresh perspective on…
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Whenever I hear the terms “Christian” and “education” together, I can’t help but think of the scene from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off where the teacher is taking roll call. It reminds me of my early experiences learning about the Christian faith in a classroom where the teacher’s delivery was monotonous and dull, the students seemed to prefer…
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The five core ministries common to all churches are didache, kerygma, leiturgia, koinonia, and diakonia. At Revive Wesleyan, we place a strong emphasis on koinonia, which focuses on fellowship and building relationships among church members. Our experience shows that when people are actively engaged in a supportive Christian community, learning and service to the community…
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The Sabbath holds profound significance in Christian circles, embodying themes of rest, worship, community, and spiritual renewal, as drawn from the Old and New Testaments. Traditionally observed on Saturday, the Sabbath is a day set apart for rest, reflecting God’s rest after creation. However, many Christians celebrate Sunday as the Lord’s Day, dedicating this time…
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As the semester began, I expected to see and understand that Wesley’s spiritual growth method differs from what many modern-day people experience. I found my assumption to be mostly true. There are aspects of the Christian faith that occur right away. There is also, however, the aspect of spiritual growth that lasts a lifetime. In…
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God’s grace is much more than just forgiveness of sin; it is a gift from God that is essential to living the Christian life and restoring creation. Understanding the depth and breadth of God’s grace can transform our perspective on faith and lead us to a more meaningful and fulfilling relationship with God. To truly…
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At Revive Wesleyan, we believe that you are on a lifelong faith journey. We hold that the path to Christian maturity starts before choosing to follow Jesus and continues until you breathe your last breath. Along your journey through life, God enables us to live a Christ-like life by spiritually shaping us through the means…
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Salvation is a process, and like a road trip, there is preparation, the journey, mile markers, and a final destination. The ultimate destination of salvation is Glorification. Glorification occurs at death and is a final perfection, where eternity with Jesus in heaven begins. The desired goal in this life as you follow Jesus is entire sanctification. As…
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In the early 1990s, Burger King adopted an ad campaign that subtly and profoundly impacted me in my high school years. The slogan was simple, “Have it your way right away.” (Click here for an example) My late teen self and many others began to adopt this mentality and apply it to many areas of life. Maybe…