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Foundations for Spiritual Growth
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 7/12/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 7/12/25

Foundations for Spiritual Growth

When we build our faith on preferences, politics, money, or personalities, we're on shaky ground. True spiritual growth must be anchored in Jesus alone.

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We Can’t See What God Sees, But We Wan Hope For What God Is Doing
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 7/5/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 7/5/25

We Can’t See What God Sees, But We Wan Hope For What God Is Doing

In our lowest moments, when we feel labeled by loss and failure, God is already planting seeds of redemption. He hears the prayers we can’t put into words and uses others’ love and faithfulness to nurture new beginnings.

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Solutions for Overcoming the Enemies Most of Us Face Every Day
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 6/28/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 6/28/25

Solutions for Overcoming the Enemies Most of Us Face Every Day

When we seek answers from people focused on earthly things, their wisdom will fail us. But when we root ourselves in God’s truth, we find strength that lasts.

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There’s Great Value in Leaving Home to See and Worship with Others
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 6/21/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 6/21/25

There’s Great Value in Leaving Home to See and Worship with Others

Psalm 132 reminded ancient travelers—and reminds us today—of God’s promises fulfilled in Jesus. Our journeys of faith, like theirs, point us toward God’s purpose and the joy of life together as His people.

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Each New Day Offers a New Challenge to Seize Each New Opportunity
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 6/14/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 6/14/25

Each New Day Offers a New Challenge to Seize Each New Opportunity

Each morning we receive time as a gracious gift from God—a fresh opportunity to invest in His kingdom. Whether at work, with family, or among friends, we’re invited to live with purpose and bring God’s presence into our daily rhythms.

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Following Jesus: a Risky Decision Then, a Difficult Choice Now
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 6/7/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 6/7/25

Following Jesus: a Risky Decision Then, a Difficult Choice Now

The religious leaders who quietly believed in Jesus still clung to the safety of their positions. We’re challenged to consider whether we, too, sometimes keep our faith hidden to maintain comfort and influence.

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Time Flies for All of Us, and Paul Tells Us How to Use it Best
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 5/31/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 5/31/25

Time Flies for All of Us, and Paul Tells Us How to Use it Best

Time is a gift from God, and everyone receives the same daily allotment—how we use it reflects our priorities and stewardship.

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Jesus Turns Upside Down Our Attitude Toward Winning and Losing
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 5/24/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 5/24/25

Jesus Turns Upside Down Our Attitude Toward Winning and Losing

Jesus doesn’t ask for partial devotion. He calls us to pick up our cross daily—to surrender completely. That’s hard to hear in a world that tells us to protect, preserve, and profit. But in this reflection, I want to share why losing your life for Jesus is actually the best investment you’ll ever make.

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Why the Weakest, Most Common Container is the Best One of All
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 5/17/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 5/17/25

Why the Weakest, Most Common Container is the Best One of All

Even though we’re flawed and fragile, God still uses us to share the good news of Jesus. The hardships we endure are not wasted—they show others that God's grace is real and powerful, even when life is hard.

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For Jesus, it Just Came Naturally. He Was and Is Our Good Shepherd!
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 5/10/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 5/10/25

For Jesus, it Just Came Naturally. He Was and Is Our Good Shepherd!

The miraculous meal in John 6 reveals more than Jesus' power—it reveals His shepherd heart, fulfilling the promises of Psalm 23 by meeting every need and offering peace amid opposition.

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How Would Things Have Turned Out if Joshua Had a YouTube Channel?
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 5/3/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 5/3/25

How Would Things Have Turned Out if Joshua Had a YouTube Channel?

Each generation hungers for meaning, and spiritual stories rooted in God’s faithfulness are part of the answer. If we don’t intentionally share how God has worked in our lives, we risk repeating the same spiritual decline seen in the book of Judges.

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A Different Kingdom, the Challenge to Risk, a Mandate for Today
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 4/26/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 4/26/25

A Different Kingdom, the Challenge to Risk, a Mandate for Today

Jesus calls us to more than good stewardship—he invites us to risky, bold faith that reflects his kingdom values. May we follow him fully and trust him deeply.

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A Prayer for the Day of Waiting
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 4/19/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 4/19/25

A Prayer for the Day of Waiting

Today, our waiting is with anticipation because we know the truth and the truth has set us free.

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The Message isn’t Difficult to Understand. But What Comes After That?
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 4/12/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 4/12/25

The Message isn’t Difficult to Understand. But What Comes After That?

God’s commands aren’t complicated—love, obey, and walk with Him. Jesus echoed this truth. As we pray and say “Amen,” may we live with purpose, showing His love in everyday ways.

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Here’s How to Show our Gratitude for What Jesus Did on the Cross
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 4/5/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 4/5/25

Here’s How to Show our Gratitude for What Jesus Did on the Cross

During His ministry, Jesus revealed the ways of God’s kingdom through His teachings, miracles, and parables, demonstrating His divine authority.

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What if you do the scouting report and the odds are against you?
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 3/29/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 3/29/25

What if you do the scouting report and the odds are against you?

Throughout Scripture, from Joshua to Jesus, we see the same message—faith, not fear, leads to God's victory and His divine purposes being fulfilled.

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We Wait and Wonder and Trust God for What We Do Not Understand
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 3/22/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 3/22/25

We Wait and Wonder and Trust God for What We Do Not Understand

Suffering is part of our human heritage, as Paul highlights in Romans 8, showing that both humanity and all of creation experience pain and long for final redemption through Jesus' return.

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Trying to Trap Jesus and Deciding His Answers Are Always Best
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 3/15/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 3/15/25

Trying to Trap Jesus and Deciding His Answers Are Always Best

While we may be comfortable with Jesus as the Savior who forgives our sins, the real challenge is in yielding to His authority over every area of our lives, not just the parts we find convenient.

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When We Wait and Watch, God’s Need-Quenching Blessings Spring Forth
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 3/8/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 3/8/25

When We Wait and Watch, God’s Need-Quenching Blessings Spring Forth

Just as God provided for Israel, we can trust that He is always working ahead of us, and our role is to approach Him with faith and expectancy, knowing He will meet our needs.

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What Seemed Like the End of the Story, Became a Day Like No Other
Saturday Posts Dean Collins 3/1/25 Saturday Posts Dean Collins 3/1/25

What Seemed Like the End of the Story, Became a Day Like No Other

As we face our own daily routines, we are called to recognize the possibility that God might use us to bring transformation and hope to those around us, just as He did with the resurrection.

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