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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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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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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AND-Full
November 10, 2022
John 1:14-17 helps us discover something very important about the nature of Jesus, and helps us to become “And-Full.”
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Accepted
November 3, 2022
When a typical person faces rejection, they often want to retaliate with rejection. Is this “boomerang rejection” from the image of God within us? Or does God respond to rejection differently?
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The Light
October 27, 2022
What does it mean for Jesus to be the light?
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The Word
October 20, 2022
In our first-ever “One Thought” series, we look at one thought of why Jesus is called the “Word” of God.
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Momentary Rhythms
October 13, 2022
What can you do to stay connected with God when a difficult moment slams into your daily life? Here are a few ideas…
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Quarterly/Annual Rhythms
October 6, 2022
Like a technique many contemporary worship songs employ, Jesus-followers need to “pull back” on a quarterly or annual basis. Here are some ideas for how to do that…
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