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Sneak Peek 2: Rebuilding Your Broken World

This next year our church will begin a new theme. A theme that we believe is very relevant to us and the world that we live in. 2016 is going to be all about “Broken to Restored” As a result of sin, we live broken lives, in a broken world. Thankfully, God has created a way to see...

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Sneak Peek 1: Right Thinking In a World Gone Wrong

This next year our church will begin a new theme, a theme that we believe is very relevant to us and the world that we live in. 2016 is going to be all about “Broken to Restored.” As a result of sin, we live broken lives in a broken world. Thankfully, God has created a way to see...

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Are You Being Equipped?

As we seek to carry out our mission here at South of making disciples by reaching those who are far from God, while growing up those who are in Christ, one of our key steps we desire a person to take is the step of getting themselves equipped. One of the reasons this is one...

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FOMO-Phobia …

If you’ve ever watched the TV show Monk, you are familiar with the assortment of phobias that he struggles with. On occasion, when I begin to show concern over the sticky spots on the floor in front of the refrigerator, or the non-symmetrical arrangement of our home furnishings, or washcloths hanging over the water faucet...

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Budget Time!!!!!!

This time every year marks the point where planning for next year’s fiscal budget takes place. Budget leaders from different ministries work with others in their ministry to put together a budget for the year ahead. Much time and thought goes into the process, and it can be nerve racking at times. However, it is...

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I Don’t Want Your Coffee

As many families did this summer, my family and I took a vacation. Our time away took us to Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York where we spent time with my family, Carol’s family, and church family from our ministry in New York. Now, whenever my family goes on vacation, one of our most favorite things...

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On Track Devotions – September (Mark)

If you’ve been around South for the past few years, you know we love making On Track Devotions available for our people to help them dig deeper into God’s Word.  You can sign up to receive the monthly PDF file via e-mail by contacting me via e-mail (Lburk@sbcflint.org).  In addition, you can pick up a...

Workplace Witness
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Workplace Witness

I’m not sure if you watched any of the NBA finals, but if you did, then you probably know that there was a player for the Golden State Warriors that was highlighted many times, not just for his spectacular play on the court, but also for his incredible testimony for Christ both on and off...

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Risky Behavior That Might Just Destroy Your Marriage …

As a pastor for the past 30 years, I’ve seen and heard a lot.  I’ve walked along side of people experiencing the greatest highs and lows of life.  I’ve seen the miracle of birth and looked death in the face many times.  I remember one day in April of 2012, going to Hurley Hospital where...