Encore: Eric Metaxas

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The name of Eric Metaxas needs no further introduction, and Calvin College was privileged to have him as one of the speakers for the well knows January Series. After writing the biography of Bonhoeffer, this … Read More

Pentecost

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Sunday, May 19, we celebrated Pentecost in our Western churches. Why do we call it Pentecost? Well, it seems that with the Greek culture and language the Jewish Feast of the Weeks was named Pentecost, … Read More

Mourn with those who mourn

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Recently, Hillside Church had the opportunity to mourn with those who mourn (Romans 12:15). God opened for us the opportunity to mourn with the family of Mike, young father, only 55. It was one of … Read More

Water damage

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Our classis meeting on May 16, 2013, Classis Grand Rapids South was called to announce a request for financial assistance for our sisters and brothers at Ideal Park CRC.  During the recent flooding much damage … Read More

Celebrating Easter Twice

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A friend of mine living in West Michigan celebrated Easter twice this year.  The first celebration was in his church, and the second time was in Ukraine. The Western church celebrated Easter on March 31st this … Read More

Am I a control freak?

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Shelley Prevost gives 8 signs “you are a control freak.”    For her, control freaks believe that they are helping others with their “constructive criticism” or taking over a project because “no one else will … Read More

Britain’s Iron Lady died at 87

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The death certificate of Mrs. Margaret Thatcher lists her occupation as ‘retired stateswoman.’ As the only female prime minister, Mrs. Thatcher died on April 8, her funeral was on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Commemorating her international … Read More

To Change Britain

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Mrs. Thatcher came to the top of political power in England in 1979, and the day she became prime minister she said, “I came to office with one deliberate intent,” and that was “to change … Read More

Autonomous Church

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Since we begin to see Classis Grand Rapids South in terms of gathering about 10,000 people in about 18 autonomous churches, I think that it might help to look at how a similar model is … Read More