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Jul 15, 2021 | 3 min read | Dave Patty Full Circle Dear Friends, Some invitations are particularly meaningful. Last month, Landen was asked to preach a Sunday morning sermon at the Second Baptist church in Cheb, a town west of Prague in the Czech Republic. This location has special significance for Landen, because, while he was a youth pastor in California,... Read more
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Jun 22, 2021 | 5 min read | Gwynne Gardner
The Power of Story
“What podcasts do you listen to?” has become a regular question in my life. Nowadays, you can find a podcast on just about anything from self help to comedy, true crime... Read more
Jun 10, 2021 | 3 min read | Dave Patty
Into the Gap
Dear Friends, COVID-19 has left behind a lot of holes.
The countries of Europe are making significant progress toward vaccinating their people and lowering restrictions... Read more
May 13, 2021 | 3 min read | Dave Patty
One by One
Dear Friends,
Like much of Europe, Poland has been in some form of lockdown for over 12 months now. Much of that time, the restrictions prevented normal youth group... Read more
Apr 27, 2021 | 5 min read | Robert Chestnut
Play the Long Game
I made a joke the other day that I’ve stopped recognizing what day of the week it is and I’m just going by what week of the year it is. As the days have seemingly blended... Read more
Apr 12, 2021 | 4 min read | Dave Patty
The X Factor
Dear Friends,
These days, those who live in Europe look across the waters to the UK and United States with a bit of envy. Vaccinations in these countries are picking up speed... Read more
Mar 22, 2021 | 4 min read | Connie Patty
Keys of the Kingdom
“Praying is spiritual work, and human nature does not like taxing spiritual work. Human nature wants to sail to heaven under a favoring breeze, a full, smooth sea. Prayer... Read more
Mar 9, 2021 | 3 min read | Dave Patty
Igniting the Flames
Dear Friends,
What ignites the flames of revival?
In Acts chapter two, a fledgling band of Jesus followers grew rapidly as thousands responded to the preaching of Peter... Read more
Feb 24, 2021 | 6 min read | Mike Sullivan
Eighteen Years and Still Learning
18.
In Hebrew, it means “life.”
In most countries, it’s the age when you are considered to be a legal adult.
Yet, for me, it’s the number of years I’ve... Read more
Feb 9, 2021 | 3 min read | Dave Patty
Satisfied in Christ
Dear Friends,
What does it mean to be satisfied?
Certainly, there is much to be unsatisfied with these days. All of us are weary of restrictions and limitations... Read more
