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Vanessa Stricker

Oct 26, 20184 min read

Choosing Gratitude

This past month hasn’t been easy. We’ve dealt with death, sickness, back pain, and toddler tantrums in our family. I’ve grieved over the...

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Vanessa Stricker

Aug 28, 20188 min read

Here Comes My Betrayer

I had the opportunity to preach through Matthew 26 at my church last weekend. We looked at the acts of betrayal committed by Jesus’...

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The Myth of Good Guys vs. Bad Guys – Part 3: Restoration is Victory

Vanessa Stricker

Jul 13, 20186 min read

The Myth of Good Guys vs. Bad Guys – Part 3: Restoration is Victory

This is the culmination of a 3-part series. If you haven’t done so yet, make sure to read Part 1 and Part 2 first. If life were a...

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The Myth of Good Guys vs. Bad Guys – Part 2: Made in God’s Image

Vanessa Stricker

Jun 14, 20185 min read

The Myth of Good Guys vs. Bad Guys – Part 2: Made in God’s Image

This is Part 2 of 3 in this series. If you haven’t done so yet, make sure to check out Part 1 first. It seems like life would be so much...

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The Myth of Good Guys vs Bad Guys – Part 1: Dangers of the Myth

Vanessa Stricker

Jun 9, 20185 min read

The Myth of Good Guys vs Bad Guys – Part 1: Dangers of the Myth

This post is Part 1 of a 3-part series. If you haven’t yet, make sure to subscribe so that you won’t miss the rest of the series. It...

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Vanessa Stricker

May 16, 20188 min read

I Desire Mercy

I desire mercy, not sacrifice. Jesus quotes this verse from Hosea 6:6 two times in the Gospel of Matthew (9:13, 12:7). In both instances,...

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Vanessa Stricker

Apr 3, 20184 min read

New Life

This weekend as we celebrated Easter, I spent some time reflecting on the significance that Easter has. It’s such an important holiday...

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Vanessa Stricker

Mar 27, 20186 min read

Faith in the Midst of Pain

I had the opportunity to preach at my church this past Sunday about having faith in God’s authority. This is a small excerpt from my...

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