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Maintaining Personal Peace in a Chaotic World

December 15th, 2020

ULC guest writer Reeia Lalchan gives us reflections of her heart this Advent season. She goes in-depth on how we can achieve inner peace in these trying times, arguing that only through Christ can we reach tranquility. Continue Reading »

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A Perspective on Idol Worship

October 2nd, 2020

ULC minister and guest writer Jeanette Harlow gives her perspective on idol worship, saying that appreciating the beauties of our natural world cannot be idol worship, because all is made in God's image. Continue Reading »

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Good measure, pressed down, shaken together

April 30th, 2015

"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” -Luke 6:38 Jesus spoke these words during his sermon on the plain Continue Reading »

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Fifty Shades of Sin

March 2nd, 2015

From a Christian perspective, there are many elements in Fifty Shades of Grey that are alarming. The movie has made its way from the printed page to the big screen this past Valentine’s Day. The film has enjoyed large success, earning more in it’s opening Continue Reading »

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What is the Gospel?

February 24th, 2015

"By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you." - 1 Corinthians 15:2 What is the Gospel? Most of us have a general idea of what the gospel is, but for the most part, the term “gospel” has various meanings. In a general se Continue Reading »

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The True Meaning of Christmas

December 4th, 2014

Hark the herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled" Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies   These familiar words from Hark the Herald Angels Sing, a popular Christ Continue Reading »

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Books of the Bible: Leviticus

November 2nd, 2014

  The third book of the Bible, Leviticus, picks up where Exodus left off. Exodus ends with instructions on how to set up the tabernacle, and Leviticus lays out the laws and regulations for worship within it. Some of these regulations include ceremon Continue Reading »

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Books of the Bible: Exodus

September 30th, 2014

Exodus is the second book of the bible and is well known known for the story of the ten plagues and the crossing of the Red Sea. Those who went to church growing up probably remember Sunday School lessons on these stories. The word “Exodus” is Greek in o Continue Reading »

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I offer you my solemn vow

September 9th, 2014

"I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live." These words are spoken in some shape Continue Reading »

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Books of the Bible: Genesis

August 17th, 2014

Genesis is the first book of the bible and gives an account of the creation of the word. Tradition holds that Moses wrote Genesis sometime between 1446 and 1406 BC. The word "genesis" is Greek in origin and comes from the word "geneseos." Geneseos means " Continue Reading »

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Lust and Evil Desires

August 8th, 2014

As with all things, lust and evil desires are defined differently depending on the worldview they're seen from. A worldview is the overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world. A secular worldview defines lust and evil desires differe Continue Reading »

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Setting A Good Example

July 30th, 2014

  Setting a good example is vital to helping others understand our faith. If we want others to respect our beliefs and see the world through the same lens, we need to be setting good examples. This goes for any religion, but for the purposes of th Continue Reading »

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Affliction, Trials, and Discipline

July 16th, 2014

  Enduring Affliction, Trials, and Discipline   Life is difficult. Every day each of us must rise and work to carve out a life for ourselves. Though difficult, life is often good. This is especially true when we are surrounded by friends and fa Continue Reading »

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Exchanging the Truth for a Lie

June 25th, 2014

This is written from a conservative Christian perspective. Obedience and Keeping the Commandments   Central to Christianity is the belief that salvation is given freely to those who repent and believe in Christ. This does not mean that we can repen Continue Reading »

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