The Work of Jesus
Jesus Intercedes
February 23, 2023
When Jesus died on the cross, His work on behalf of His people didn’t end. Discover what it means for Jesus to “intercede” for His followers.
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Jesus Perseveres
February 16, 2023
Jesus not only persevered through the cross, He continues to persevere with His followers through the trials of life.
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The Work of Jesus
Jesus Befriends
February 9, 2023
One of the rarely-thought-of outcomes of the cross of Jesus is the truth that His sacrifices allows us to be friends with Him. Are you a friend of Jesus?
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Jesus Reigns
February 2, 2023
Through the cross, Jesus was crowned King, which means He is currently and forever reigning over His Kingdom, which includes each and everyone of His followers.
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Jesus Saves
January 26, 2023
In our new blog-only series, we consider the significance of the work of Jesus through the cross and empty tomb.
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Series · 21 Days of Prayer 2023
Preparing for the 21 Days of Prayer
December 29, 2022
Ever felt like someone was using you for their own purposes? If so, you aren’t alone. And yet, Jesus came for you.
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The Grandmas of Jesus · Blog · Series
Bathsheba the Exploited
December 22, 2022
Ever felt like someone was using you for their own purposes? If so, you aren’t alone. And yet, Jesus came for you.
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The Grandmas of Jesus · Blog · Series
Ruth the Vulnerable
December 15, 2022
Feeling emotionally or physically vulnerable this Christmas? Let the story of “Grandma” Ruth encourage you.
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The Grandmas of Jesus · Blog · Series
Rahab with a Past
December 8, 2022
Ever feel chained by your past? Then let Grandma Rahab help you discover freedom!
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The Grandmas of Jesus · Series
Tamar the Overlooked
December 1, 2022
For Advent 2022, we are looking at the four women mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1. First up: Tamar!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
November 24, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving from Riverwood!
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One Thought - John 1 · Blog · Series
See God
November 17, 2022
Want to see God and know God? Look no further than Jesus!
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