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The season of Lent helps us to identify the icy spots on our walk with the Lord.

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Preparing Our Hearts

The love we celebrate on Valentine’s Day prepares us for a journey towards remembering the ultimate act of love – when Jesus died and rose for all.

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Grief Tells a Story

On a late summer day, 18 months ago, my twin passed away.

Mar 26 • Lauren Paradis Seymour

Jesus knows what it is like to grieve. He was fully human, and grief is an unavoidable part of the human experience.

Sep 5, 2025 • Lauren Paradis Seymour

Seasonal Shifts

The seasons are beginning to change. While where I live, it is still quite hot, there are signs all around that we are about to leave a season behind…

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There is hope for a life after this one.

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The Peace That Surpasses All Understanding

We are never alone, we are never forgotten, and we are loved by the One who knows us perfectly.

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New Year, Same God

This year does not have to be full of big goals and resolutions. Rather, it can simply be a year that we place our trust in God.

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Are You Caught in a Storm?

Have you felt like you have been barely keeping afloat lately? Are you passing through the deep waters in your life?

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We Were Not Meant to Walk Alone

“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

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