Author Archives: Alex Grudem

Remembering

In a recent episode of his podcast, “Revisionist History,” Malcolm Gladwell speaks of the strange phenomenon of memory. Though this particular episode was meant to evoke the listener’s distrust of…

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Stories of God’s Faithfulness

On Sunday, October 29, we will celebrate the tenth anniversary of Christ Church. As this important landmark approaches, we asked some of those who were involved in the formation of…

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Introducing John Laffoon

John Laffoon joined our staff as the new Minister to Youth and Families on February 1. When you see him on Sunday, please make him feel welcome! Imagine a simple little…

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Befriending Refugees

I had never really thought much about refugees until Mary and Martha’s initial Sunday school presentation made me aware of the challenges they face before and after they arrive in…

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Our Daily Bread

Liturgically, the sixth Sunday of Easter, or the Sunday before Ascension Day, is “Rogation Sunday.” The English word “rogation” comes from the Latin word “rogare,” which means “to ask.” As…

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