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Waterlife: Living Baptism, Sharing Stories

June 29, 2016January 30, 2012 by David Seabaugh

Which tense to we use? When we refer to ourselves as being baptized, are we speaking in the past tense or the present tense? If we speak in the past tense, then our baptism into Christ is something that happened long ago, a piece of history that may or may not impact our lives at … Read more

Because… it’s true

February 14, 2012April 16, 2011 by David Seabaugh

Why I recently came across a video of a presentation by Simon Sinek entitled, “How great leaders inspire action.” You can find the video on ted.com by searching for Simon Sinek. It’s worth a look. In this secular presentation, Simon explains how most of us are less than inspired when we’re told “what” or “how.” … Read more

Love

February 14, 2012February 7, 2011 by David Seabaugh

February is always a month where people toss around the word “love.” We toss it around the other eleven months of the year too, but in February we have a holiday just for love: Valentine’s Day. In general, I think it’s a great thing that we take time to remember those we love and … Read more

New Year – New Testament

February 14, 2012January 3, 2011 by David Seabaugh

“Out with the old, in with the new!” If 2010 was a particularly difficult year for you, this may just be your approach to 2011. The New Year holds fresh opportunities and a chance to start again. As we strive to look forward, we should take a page out of the Old Testament and apply … Read more

Set the Stage

February 14, 2012November 25, 2010 by David Seabaugh

Maybe this happens to you too. You’re going merrily along your way, enjoying the autumn leaves and the cooler weather and WHAM! It’s Christmas time! Christmas decorations on the streets, Christmas music in the stores (secular, of course), Christmas obligations fill our calendars, Christmas gifts to buy for everyone, and enough Christmas busyness to send … Read more

Everyday God

February 14, 2012January 5, 2010 by David Seabaugh

Well, here we are in 2010. If there could be a perfect year for a New Year’s resolution, this is it! No, it’s not the turn of the century, but it is the turn of the decade! So, now’s the time for renewal, to turn over a new leaf, to make a new effort to … Read more

GodSpeak Group: Week 1

September 22, 2009 by David Seabaugh

Week 1: Genesis 1-12:9

Click to listen to this week’s recorded GodSpeak discussion group!
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Discussion Questions:
Monday, Sep 14 Genesis 1:1-2:25 Read & Listen Online (Click “Audio” link to listen)
1. What is the first record in God’s Word of something God identifies as “not good”? See Genesis 2:18.

Tuesday, Sep 15 Genesis 3:1-24 Read & Listen Online (Click “Audio” link to listen)
2. Recognizing their sinfulness, Adam and Eve hid from the holy and righteous God (Genesis 3:8). In what ways do people seek to hide in the security of their sin when confronted with God’s judgment?