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A Word from the Vine No. 48: Faith in Times of Trouble - The Example of Stephen and Jesus
Hello and welcome to "A Word from the Vine." I'm Pastor Loren. Today, we're going to talk about the importance of faith and the contrast...
Chris Meyer
May 6, 20232 min read
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A Word from the Vine No. 47: The Cost of Entering the Kingdom of God
Hello, I'm Pastor Loren, and welcome to "A Word from the Vine." Today, I want to talk about something that may challenge the way we think...
Chris Meyer
May 6, 20232 min read
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An Encouraging Word for Those in Substance Abuse Treatment
Dear friend, I want to first commend you for taking the brave step of seeking help and entering treatment for substance abuse. This is...
Chris Meyer
May 6, 20231 min read
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A Word from the Vine No. 46: Transformed by Grace - From Evil to Righteous
I'm Pastor Loren Christensen of Danish Countryside Chapel, and welcome to "A Word from the Vine." As Christians, we believe in the...
Chris Meyer
May 6, 20232 min read
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A Word from the Vine No. 45: The Question of Evil in Plato's "The Republic" and the Bible
Welcome to "A Word from the Vine." I'm Pastor Loren Christesen of Danish Countryside Chapel. Today we will explore the question of evil...
Chris Meyer
May 6, 20232 min read
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A Word from the Vine No. 44: The Question of Cosmic Orientation in Plato's "Republic" and the Bible
Welcome to "A Word for the Vine." Today, we continue our series on Plato's "The Republic" and its relation to the Bible. In this episode,...
Chris Meyer
May 6, 20232 min read
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A Word from the Vine No. 43: The Question of Death in Plato's "The Republic" and the Bible
Good day to you, I'm Pastor Loren Christensen. As we continue our exploration of Plato's "Republic" and how it relates to the Bible,...
Chris Meyer
May 6, 20232 min read
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A Word from the Vine No. 42: The Question of Suffering in Plato's "The Republic" and the Bible
Greetings, and welcome to "A Word from the Vine." I am Pastor Loren of the Danish Countryside Chapel, and today we'll be discussing the...
Chris Meyer
May 6, 20232 min read
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A Word from the Vine No. 41: The Question of Justice in Plato's "The Republic" and the Bible
Welcome to "A Word for the Vine," where we explore the intersection of philosophy and theology in our search for deeper understanding and...
Chris Meyer
May 6, 20233 min read
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Finding Strength in Suffering: A Prayer of Hope
Gracious God, we come to you in times of loss and grief, seeking your comfort and guidance. We pray for those who are struggling with the...
Chris Meyer
May 6, 20231 min read
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A Word from the Vine No. 40: Finding Hope in Times of Loss and Suffering
Greetings, and welcome to "A Word from the Vine." I'm Pastor Loren Christensen. Today, I want to talk about the gospel's message on...
Chris Meyer
May 6, 20232 min read
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A Book Review of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's "Psalms: A Prayer Book of the Bible"
Greetings, fellow believers! As part of my studies this semester at the Institute of Lutheran Theology in Brookings, South Dakota, I had...
Chris Meyer
May 6, 20232 min read
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A Word from the Vine No. 39: The Dangers of Pride and Resentment
I'm Pastor Loren, and welcome back to "A Word from the Vine." As we go through life, we often encounter situations where our pride and...
Chris Meyer
May 5, 20232 min read
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A Prayer for Defying Temptation with Faith
Dear Lord, I come to you today seeking your help to resist the temptations that come my way. I know that the devil is always seeking to...
Chris Meyer
May 5, 20231 min read
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A Word from the Vine No. 38: Overcoming Temptation - The Power of Faith and Prayer
Hello and welcome to another episode of "A Word from the Vine". Today we'll be discussing a topic that affects us all: temptation....
Chris Meyer
May 5, 20232 min read
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A Prayer for Courage and Redemption in the Face of Our Own Sins
Heavenly Father, we come to You today with humble hearts, recognizing that we are all sinners in need of Your grace and forgiveness. Help...
Chris Meyer
May 5, 20231 min read
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A Word from the Vine No. 37: Facing Facts - What about when WE are wrong?
Welcome to "A Word from the Vine." Today's topic is about facing our flaws and moving forward towards a life of abundance. The reality is...
Chris Meyer
May 5, 20232 min read
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A Word from the Vine No. 36: Grieving Over the Past - Finding Strength in Christ
Hello and welcome to "A Word from the Vine." I'm Pastor Loren Christensen of Danish Countryside Chapel. Today, I want to talk about...
Chris Meyer
May 5, 20232 min read
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A Prayer for Healing from Human Cruelty
Heavenly Father, We come before you with heavy hearts, knowing that cruelty is a painful reality in our world. We thank you for your...
Chris Meyer
May 4, 20232 min read
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A Word from the Vine No. 35: Healing from Cruelty
Welcome back to "A Word from the Vine." In our previous episodes, we discussed the nature of human cruelty and the complex relationship...
Chris Meyer
May 4, 20232 min read
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