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Answering the Call
Note: Miriam is one of several student bloggers who will be writing on the Launch Ministry blog this year. We’re excited to have her aboard! __________________________________________________________...
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Answering the Call, Part 2
They were leaving, crossing the lake. Away from the crowds of Capernaum. He was torn between what he felt he should do—what he should do—in a situation like this. His family at home wasn’t ready for...
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Launch Ministry in the News
We were excited to be featured by The Minnesota Christian Examiner in two articles in their latest edition. The main article is the first in a series about ministry to Millennials. “That whole...
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Why Millennials Stay In Church: Meaningful Relationships
The Barna Group recently released new research on those Millennials who stay connected with the church after they leave high school. This new research includes five suggestions for churches who desire...
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Why Would I Want To Become An Adult?
In the movie We’re The Millers, Jason Sudekis plays an irresponsible, late-30’s drug dealer. He sells quality weed to the people around him. One day, in an attempt to save a kid in his apartment...
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No Man’s Land: Contamination
How many of you have ever seen Batman Begins? Yes, Christopher Nolan’s movie starring Christian Bale, Liam Neeson, and a variety of other actors and actresses. I’m a Batman fan (since ten years old!),...
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A New Believer’s Understanding of Sin
I don’t know if I really know what sin is or looks like having not grown up in the church. Having grown up in the “World” I was subconsciously raised with the idea that as long as I didn’t kill, rape,...
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Iron Sharpening Iron
A message to new believers: Deciding to begin this journey was probably not easy, though hopefully with a joy-filled heart you made the decision to have a relationship with Jesus. Welcome! You will...
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No Man’s Land 2: Contaminates
You stare at the huge, thick, black gloves I extend to you. To you, I sound like Darth Vader, breathing through a huge ventilation mask. As of this moment you would rather call me Big Bird than...
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No Man’s Land 3: Preparing For Battle
Well, since superheroes seems to be the theme of our contamination topic, why not? As you can see from the above clip, Ironman is preparing himself for “battle”. Today I want to close our...
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Destination: Unknown
There was a blare of horns on the air for a lightning moment. I vaguely remember seeing a flash of white before I slammed on my brakes hard. Then, before I knew what happened, there was a crash of...
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Becoming Spiritually Adult
One of my favorite people in this world is my Mom. She is a very generous, kind-hearted, hospitable, servant. As a kid, one of my favorite memories was when she would come into my morning before school...
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Cliffhanger
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. –Psalm 46:1 He was hanging by a thread—literally. Climbing ropes unable to withstand the freezing temperatures of high altitudes, they’d...
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A New Believer’s Understanding of Sin
I don’t know if I really know what sin is or looks like having not grown up in the church. Having grown up in the “World” I was subconsciously raised with the idea that as long as I didn’t kill, rape,...
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Iron Sharpening Iron
A message to new believers: Deciding to begin this journey was probably not easy, though hopefully with a joy-filled heart you made the decision to have a relationship with Jesus. Welcome! You will...
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No Man’s Land 2: Contaminates
You stare at the huge, thick, black gloves I extend to you. To you, I sound like Darth Vader, breathing through a huge ventilation mask. As of this moment you would rather call me Big Bird than...
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No Man’s Land 3: Preparing For Battle
Well, since superheroes seems to be the theme of our contamination topic, why not? As you can see from the above clip, Ironman is preparing himself for “battle”. Today I want to close our...
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Destination: Unknown
There was a blare of horns on the air for a lightning moment. I vaguely remember seeing a flash of white before I slammed on my brakes hard. Then, before I knew what happened, there was a crash of...
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Why Millennials Stay In Church: Meaningful Relationships
The Barna Group recently released new research on those Millennials who stay connected with the church after they leave high school. This new research includes five suggestions for churches who desire...
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Why Would I Want To Become An Adult?
In the movie We’re The Millers, Jason Sudekis plays an irresponsible, late-30’s drug dealer. He sells quality weed to the people around him. One day, in an attempt to save a kid in his apartment...
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