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Waiting in the Storm

A couple weeks ago, as Hurricane Idalia churned toward the west coast of the Florida peninsula, weather forecasters made clear the threat this storm carried for residents in its path. We heard and read about the predicted path of the storm in the days leading up to its landfall, including the name of the town where some of my relatives live. It would hit hard there and cause significant damage. I began praying for the safety of the people and their towns, both during and after the...

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Enjoying Life Together

Summer offers many of us a change of pace and routine. Families adjust their activities around breaks from school and enjoy vacations together. Kids attend camps. Many church members participate in mission trips. Long days afford us more time outside in the evenings to catch up with neighbors. Our work continues, but our schedules shift with the season. You know what all this means? A great opportunity to share meals together! We’ve talked a lot at UBC about using the dinner table...

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Passionate Pursuit

Last week, our students went to youth camp at Riverbend Retreat Center in Glen Rose. Many of you joined us in praying for them – for their safety, for their fun, for their friendships with one another, and for their relationships with God.  This week, our kids will attend Vacation Bible School at UBC and learn all about God’s love for them. We’ll pray all week for them, too, to know and love God. One of my favorite prayers to know God comes from Psalm 119...

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