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Running the Race
“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.” (1 […]
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Approaching God
by Barbara Boedicker The closer we draw to God the more joyful we become. God’s love rushes over us like a waterfall, refreshing, renewing, rejuvenating us. We are uplifted into His embrace; His protective arms hold us close as He cares for us. He meets our every need. He brings out our thankfulness and praise. […]
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Construction Begins!
Our congregation recently held a special groundbreaking ceremony, taking an important step towards the construction of a new fellowship hall. The project will add classrooms, handicap accessible bathrooms, and a large multi-purpose room. The forty by eighty foot addition will open new possibilities for our children’s ministry, youth events, and outreach to the community. It […]
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Easter Poems
Jesus Paid the Price by Barbara Boedicker A baby born to live a sinless life, To suffer, be rejected, and to die. His death, upon that Cruel Cross, Renewed what once had been totally lost. He gave up His life for you and for me, Shed His righteous blood to set us free. Freed from [...] Continue Reading
By Day and By Night
The Lord was going before them in a pillar of cloud by day to lead them on the way, and in a pillar of fire by night to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night. He did not take away the pillar of cloud by day, nor the pillar of […]
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In the Beginning
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. (Genesis 1:1–3) Every story […]
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Walking with God
Hi! I hope you’re having a great day today. Life is good. God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey Him and the power to do what pleases Him. ~ Philippians 2:13 I have the desire to be aware of my God’s presence guiding me into and through every day, leading me into […]
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Poems
Below is a collection of poems composed by Barbara Boedicker. Barb has been a member of Grace Gospel Church for many years, and has served in various ministries. She is also Pastor Trent's mother, and has a gift for writing and a passion for God's Word. All of Me for God Barbara J. Boedicker Love [...] Continue Reading
Leaving the Nest
2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self discipline. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Looking out from the nest, watching mom and pop fly here […]
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Worship in Sorrow
Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped. He said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked I shall return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.” Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame […]
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