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    <description>Together, the people of Faith seek to connect with God, each other, and our needy world. Through biblical preaching and teaching, passionate worship, deep friendships, and a focus on loving and serving, our mission is to declare the glory of God through the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth.
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  <title>Love | Isaiah 54:1-10</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Advent, which means “coming” – or from the Latin “to come to” – illustrates the biblical teaching of trusting in God and waiting for a fulfillment of his promises. We need Jesus. We long for God to fix this mess we live in. Not only is the world messed up, but so are we. We hurt people without meaning to. We misjudge and are misjudged. We know we need God to make us right and to make the world right. We pray and watch for signs of his coming… and we wait, and wait, and wait in hope for evil to be stopped, for good to come, for love to enter our lives and our world.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>36:28</itunes:duration>
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  <description>As we approach Christmas, this message from Isaiah 54:1–10 invites us to rejoice in God’s steadfast love and unshakable promises. Even after seasons of hardship or waiting, God speaks words of restoration, peace, and covenant faithfulness. Join us as we reflect on the hope that is fulfilled in Christ—the love that will not be removed and the mercy that carries us into joy. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>As we approach Christmas, this message from Isaiah 54:1–10 invites us to rejoice in God’s steadfast love and unshakable promises. Even after seasons of hardship or waiting, God speaks words of restoration, peace, and covenant faithfulness. Join us as we reflect on the hope that is fulfilled in Christ—the love that will not be removed and the mercy that carries us into joy.</p>]]>
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  <title>Joy | Isaiah 12:1-6</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Advent, which means “coming” – or from the Latin “to come to” – illustrates the biblical teaching of trusting in God and waiting for a fulfillment of his promises. We need Jesus. We long for God to fix this mess we live in. Not only is the world messed up, but so are we. We hurt people without meaning to. We misjudge and are misjudged. We know we need God to make us right and to make the world right. We pray and watch for signs of his coming… and we wait, and wait, and wait in hope for evil to be stopped, for good to come, for love to enter our lives and our world.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>39:04</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In a season when the world either feels heavy or offers happiness based on circumstances, Isaiah invites us to discover deep, lasting, God-given joy. This week we explore where true joy comes from, how we can experience it in our normal life, and what it produces in us. Join us as we look at "Joy" from Isaiah 12:1-6. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>In a season when the world either feels heavy or offers happiness based on circumstances, Isaiah invites us to discover deep, lasting, God-given joy. This week we explore where true joy comes from, how we can experience it in our normal life, and what it produces in us. Join us as we look at &quot;Joy&quot; from Isaiah 12:1-6.</p>]]>
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  <title>Prince of Peace | Isaiah 9:1-7</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Advent, which means “coming” – or from the Latin “to come to” – illustrates the biblical teaching of trusting in God and waiting for a fulfillment of his promises. We need Jesus. We long for God to fix this mess we live in. Not only is the world messed up, but so are we. We hurt people without meaning to. We misjudge and are misjudged. We know we need God to make us right and to make the world right. We pray and watch for signs of his coming… and we wait, and wait, and wait in hope for evil to be stopped, for good to come, for love to enter our lives and our world.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>36:03</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men, declared the angels. But where is that peace? When is it coming? Henry Wadsorth Longfellow expressed what many feel when he wrote in 1863 during the Civil War, And in despair I bowed my head “There is no peace on earth,” I said, “For hate is strong and mocks the song Of Peace on earth good-will to men.” Doesn’t it seem the same today with war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and through much of Africa as well as unrest in America? Yet, God promises that Messiah, the Prince of Peace, will bring a peace in which there will be no end. Join us as we examine Isaiah 9:1-7, The Prince of Peace. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men, declared the angels. But where is that peace? When is it coming? Henry Wadsorth Longfellow expressed what many feel when he wrote in 1863 during the Civil War, And in despair I bowed my head “There is no peace on earth,” I said, “For hate is strong and mocks the song Of Peace on earth good-will to men.” Doesn’t it seem the same today with war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and through much of Africa as well as unrest in America? Yet, God promises that Messiah, the Prince of Peace, will bring a peace in which there will be no end. Join us as we examine Isaiah 9:1-7, The Prince of Peace.</p>]]>
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  <title>Hope | Isaiah 11:1-9</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Advent, which means “coming” – or from the Latin “to come to” – illustrates the biblical teaching of trusting in God and waiting for a fulfillment of his promises. We need Jesus. We long for God to fix this mess we live in. Not only is the world messed up, but so are we. We hurt people without meaning to. We misjudge and are misjudged. We know we need God to make us right and to make the world right. We pray and watch for signs of his coming… and we wait, and wait, and wait in hope for evil to be stopped, for good to come, for love to enter our lives and our world.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>34:29</itunes:duration>
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  <description>We live with constant reminders that our world is fragile and broken and we can’t fix ourselves. We live in a kind of constant darkness. As we begin the season of Advent, we focus on the hope that Jesus has come to inaugurate his kingdom of light, life, and goodness. Join us as we look at “Hope” from Isaiah 11:1-9. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>We live with constant reminders that our world is fragile and broken and we can’t fix ourselves. We live in a kind of constant darkness. As we begin the season of Advent, we focus on the hope that Jesus has come to inaugurate his kingdom of light, life, and goodness. Join us as we look at “Hope” from Isaiah 11:1-9.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We live with constant reminders that our world is fragile and broken and we can’t fix ourselves. We live in a kind of constant darkness. As we begin the season of Advent, we focus on the hope that Jesus has come to inaugurate his kingdom of light, life, and goodness. Join us as we look at “Hope” from Isaiah 11:1-9.</p>]]>
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  <title>Longing for Christmas | Luke 2:8-20</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Why do we long for Christmas? Why do we look forward to the holiday, every year? We have turned the season into a celebration of family and togetherness, of gifts and nostalgia, of anxiety and family conflict. But the reality of Christmas goes much deeper, because our longing for Christmas is really our longing for someone to bring us home, to tell us we belong, to speak blessing over us, and to make things right. This year’s Advent series shows us how Christmas fulfills four of our deepest desires: for blessing, belonging, justice, and home.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>18:40</itunes:duration>
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  <description>We love celebrating Christmas with our church family. At Faith, you can expect to celebrate in all of your favorite and nostalgic ways – sing carols and Christmas hymns, lighting candles, and savoring treats of the season. Join us this Christmas Eve 2024. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>We love celebrating Christmas with our church family. At Faith, you can expect to celebrate in all of your favorite and nostalgic ways – sing carols and Christmas hymns, lighting candles, and savoring treats of the season. Join us this Christmas Eve 2024.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We love celebrating Christmas with our church family. At Faith, you can expect to celebrate in all of your favorite and nostalgic ways – sing carols and Christmas hymns, lighting candles, and savoring treats of the season. Join us this Christmas Eve 2024.</p>]]>
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  <title>Harmony | Luke 1:67-79</title>
  <link>https://faithchurchindy.fireside.fm/longing-for-home-004</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Why do we long for Christmas? Why do we look forward to the holiday, every year? We have turned the season into a celebration of family and togetherness, of gifts and nostalgia, of anxiety and family conflict. But the reality of Christmas goes much deeper, because our longing for Christmas is really our longing for someone to bring us home, to tell us we belong, to speak blessing over us, and to make things right. This year’s Advent series shows us how Christmas fulfills four of our deepest desires: for blessing, belonging, justice, and home.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>29:44</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Even though we’re home, we belong, we’re blessed, we’re not yet to our final home, to the world as it should be. While we wait for Jesus' return, we serve the king and his kingdom now, moving out from our home of belonging and blessing to work for justice and righteousness around us. Join us as we look at "Harmony" from Luke 1:67-79. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Even though we’re home, we belong, we’re blessed, we’re not yet to our final home, to the world as it should be. While we wait for Jesus&#39; return, we serve the king and his kingdom now, moving out from our home of belonging and blessing to work for justice and righteousness around us. Join us as we look at &quot;Harmony&quot; from Luke 1:67-79.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Even though we’re home, we belong, we’re blessed, we’re not yet to our final home, to the world as it should be. While we wait for Jesus&#39; return, we serve the king and his kingdom now, moving out from our home of belonging and blessing to work for justice and righteousness around us. Join us as we look at &quot;Harmony&quot; from Luke 1:67-79.</p>]]>
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  <title>Longing for Blessing | Galatians 3:13-14, Ephesians 1:3</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Why do we long for Christmas? Why do we look forward to the holiday, every year? We have turned the season into a celebration of family and togetherness, of gifts and nostalgia, of anxiety and family conflict. But the reality of Christmas goes much deeper, because our longing for Christmas is really our longing for someone to bring us home, to tell us we belong, to speak blessing over us, and to make things right. This year’s Advent series shows us how Christmas fulfills four of our deepest desires: for blessing, belonging, justice, and home.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>29:03</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Every gift guide, every advertisement, and every wish list all work off the same principle: if only someone would give me some thing that perfectly met my deepest desires, then I’d be happy. I’d be at peace. We all long for blessing—and if we don’t find it in Jesus, we’ll look for it in stuff. But ultimate blessing is found in the home we’re longing for! Join us for “Longing for Blessing” as we open up Galatians 3:13-14 and Ephesians 1:3 to catch a glimpse of the blessing God has promised us. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Every gift guide, every advertisement, and every wish list all work off the same principle: if only someone would give me some thing that perfectly met my deepest desires, then I’d be happy. I’d be at peace. We all long for blessing—and if we don’t find it in Jesus, we’ll look for it in stuff. But ultimate blessing is found in the home we’re longing for! Join us for “Longing for Blessing” as we open up Galatians 3:13-14 and Ephesians 1:3 to catch a glimpse of the blessing God has promised us.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Every gift guide, every advertisement, and every wish list all work off the same principle: if only someone would give me some thing that perfectly met my deepest desires, then I’d be happy. I’d be at peace. We all long for blessing—and if we don’t find it in Jesus, we’ll look for it in stuff. But ultimate blessing is found in the home we’re longing for! Join us for “Longing for Blessing” as we open up Galatians 3:13-14 and Ephesians 1:3 to catch a glimpse of the blessing God has promised us.</p>]]>
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  <title>Belonging | Hosea 1:6-9, 1 Peter 2:9-10</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Why do we long for Christmas? Why do we look forward to the holiday, every year? We have turned the season into a celebration of family and togetherness, of gifts and nostalgia, of anxiety and family conflict. But the reality of Christmas goes much deeper, because our longing for Christmas is really our longing for someone to bring us home, to tell us we belong, to speak blessing over us, and to make things right. This year’s Advent series shows us how Christmas fulfills four of our deepest desires: for blessing, belonging, justice, and home.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>30:38</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Everyone longs to belong, not just in a social club or friend group, but to a place that feels like family and home. In the Old Testament, God made a promise to Abraham and his descendants that they would belong to him as his people, but over time and many years of disobedience, the Israelites walked away from God over and over again. We all fear losing the places we belong to, and thankfully in Jesus, we have the assurance that we belong to Him and we will never be cast out. Join us as we hear Pastor Nathan share with us from Hosea and 1 Peter about our true longing for belonging! 
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  <title>Home | Isaiah 55:1-9</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Why do we long for Christmas? Why do we look forward to the holiday, every year? We have turned the season into a celebration of family and togetherness, of gifts and nostalgia, of anxiety and family conflict. But the reality of Christmas goes much deeper, because our longing for Christmas is really our longing for someone to bring us home, to tell us we belong, to speak blessing over us, and to make things right. This year’s Advent series shows us how Christmas fulfills four of our deepest desires: for blessing, belonging, justice, and home.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <title>Why Jesus?</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <description>Why the name "Jesus?" What does it mean to us and how does knowing it make us respond differently to our savior on Christmas? By listening or watching, we love that you've joined us in celebration and worship during our Christmas Eve service!
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  <title>Why Celebrate?</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Whether we believe in Jesus or not, almost everyone we know celebrates Christmas. But why do we celebrate? What’s it about? This year we’re going to take a more theological dive into what Christmas is about and why we need it. We’ll look at some of the big questions – Why do we even need Christmas? What’s the point? Why the incarnation? Why a virgin birth? And how does this lead us to celebration and worship? </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>31:37</itunes:duration>
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  <description>This time of year we hear all kinds of messages telling us to “get in the holiday spirit” and enjoy “the hap-happiest time of the year.” Christmas comes with all kinds of hopes, desires, and expectations. Does it ever seem forced – maybe even overwhelming – with the cold weather, long nights, and everything we’re supposed to do and feel? Join us as we answer “Why Celebrate?” from Luke 2:1-14. 
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  <title>Why the Virgin Birth?</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Whether we believe in Jesus or not, almost everyone we know celebrates Christmas. But why do we celebrate? What’s it about? This year we’re going to take a more theological dive into what Christmas is about and why we need it. We’ll look at some of the big questions – Why do we even need Christmas? What’s the point? Why the incarnation? Why a virgin birth? And how does this lead us to celebration and worship? </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>33:04</itunes:duration>
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  <description>It’s almost Christmas! And this week, we’re tackling our third big question of our “Why Christmas?” series, “Why the Virgin Birth?” There’s been a lot of confusion around this teaching over the centuries, so this week, we’re going to go back to the basics. Does it matter that Jesus was born supernaturally, without a father involved? How does this teaching relate to our salvation? And does it matter that the rest of the New Testament doesn’t really mention it? We’ll dig into all of that and more this weekend when we study Matthew 1:18-25 together! 
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  <title>Why the incarnation?</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Whether we believe in Jesus or not, almost everyone we know celebrates Christmas. But why do we celebrate? What’s it about? This year we’re going to take a more theological dive into what Christmas is about and why we need it. We’ll look at some of the big questions – Why do we even need Christmas? What’s the point? Why the incarnation? Why a virgin birth? And how does this lead us to celebration and worship? </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>35:18</itunes:duration>
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  <description>“Emmanuel,” one of the names given to Jesus, means “God with us.” But what does it mean for God to be with us, and for him to be with us in the person of Jesus? That’s the teaching called the “Incarnation,” and it is foundational to everything we believe about Christmas. But did Christmas have to happen this way? Join us for “Why the Incarnation?” from Luke 1:26-35! 
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  <title>Why do we need a savior?</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Whether we believe in Jesus or not, almost everyone we know celebrates Christmas. But why do we celebrate? What’s it about? This year we’re going to take a more theological dive into what Christmas is about and why we need it. We’ll look at some of the big questions – Why do we even need Christmas? What’s the point? Why the incarnation? Why a virgin birth? And how does this lead us to celebration and worship? </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>26:55</itunes:duration>
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  <description>As the calendar turns to December and our hearts turn toward Christmas, we are diving into our advent series “Why Christmas?” to take a theological look at our deep need for a savior and the gift of grace that is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The first question we’ll be taking a look at is “Why do we need a savior?” Join us as we study Luke 1:5-17 and unpack the story of creation and the hope that exists in Jesus despite our broken situation. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>As the calendar turns to December and our hearts turn toward Christmas, we are diving into our advent series “Why Christmas?” to take a theological look at our deep need for a savior and the gift of grace that is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The first question we’ll be taking a look at is “Why do we need a savior?” Join us as we study Luke 1:5-17 and unpack the story of creation and the hope that exists in Jesus despite our broken situation.</p>]]>
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  <title>Our First Home (Gen. 1:1-5, 26-31)</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Coming Home for Christmas Advent 2021</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Advent begins. In this season, we’ll prepare for Christmas by looking at Jesus’ birth in the larger story of the whole Bible. Many of us feel a sense of weariness, disconnection, and emptiness. We long for home – for the safety, identity, and love that God made us to know and share. Join us as we look at Genesis 1:1-5, 26-31 and “Our First Home.” 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Advent begins. In this season, we’ll prepare for Christmas by looking at Jesus’ birth in the larger story of the whole Bible. Many of us feel a sense of weariness, disconnection, and emptiness. We long for home – for the safety, identity, and love that God made us to know and share. Join us as we look at Genesis 1:1-5, 26-31 and “Our First Home.”</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Advent begins. In this season, we’ll prepare for Christmas by looking at Jesus’ birth in the larger story of the whole Bible. Many of us feel a sense of weariness, disconnection, and emptiness. We long for home – for the safety, identity, and love that God made us to know and share. Join us as we look at Genesis 1:1-5, 26-31 and “Our First Home.”</p>]]>
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  <title>Between the Advents</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 09 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <description>Balancing a gentle rebuke, a stern warning and a compassionate encouragement, the author of Hebrews encourages his readers to imitate the giants of the faith who have come before them. It’s a challenge we need to hear today, as we explore how to live Between The Advents. Join us as we explore Hebrews 5:11-6:12 and discover the ongoing relevance of this passage for us today. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Balancing a gentle rebuke, a stern warning and a compassionate encouragement, the author of Hebrews encourages his readers to imitate the giants of the faith who have come before them. It’s a challenge we need to hear today, as we explore how to live Between The Advents. Join us as we explore Hebrews 5:11-6:12 and discover the ongoing relevance of this passage for us today.</p>]]>
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