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One of the things that we highly value is listening to one another's stories. In particular, we love to hear about how people are encountering Jesus in their day-to-day lives. This might be in big ways...but it also happens most often in smaller ways (sometimes in ways that are really easy to miss.)
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On this page you will find a treasure trove of such stories! May your own walk with Jesus be deeply encouraged and nourished by what you read here.
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If you are interested in sharing some of your story here, please email us to let us know!
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Happy 25th Birthday Creekside!
It was late in the spring of 1999. I was talking with Doug Olson, the pastor of Hope Covenant Church where I had been the youth pastor....
Keith Ferrin
May 1, 20241 min read
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By Chance
Kent and I spent 15 years of our lives and our children’s lives building a manufacturing business. That business resulted in part from a...
Jani James
Apr 26, 20243 min read
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Cartwheel
Easter is an exciting day in our house. Honestly though, pretty much every day is an exciting day in our house as I’m sure most of you...
Courtney Hjelmervik
Apr 10, 20243 min read
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Easter Past
Easter sunrise services were in vogue in California in the 1970s. Kent and I led worship at a sunrise service at a beach park one chill,...
Jani James
Mar 29, 20243 min read
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It's Not Good for the Woman to be Alone
I returned from Washington DC on a Tuesday night with great expectations. My calendar was filled with things I love - a houseful of...
Jani James
Mar 22, 20243 min read
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Whence* Comes Your Wisdom?
However, as for you, I will take you, and you will rule over all that your heart desires; you will be king over Israel. If you do...
Abigail Welborn
Mar 14, 20242 min read
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Discerning God's Voice
I once heard God’s audible voice. It was not words so much as a thought that did not originate in myself. It was absolutely counter to...
Beth Soderlund
Feb 29, 20242 min read
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More Than I Could Ask or Imagine
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be...
Keith Ferrin
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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Keep Listening
Sunday mornings are often a bit rough here in the Hjelmervik household. A leisurely morning quickly turns into chaos due to running late,...
Courtney Hjelmervik
Feb 9, 20243 min read
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The Exit Â
I was minding my own business on the golf course in Palm Springs, when I received a phone call from Craig Peterson. Now, everyone knows...
Bob Witty
Feb 2, 20244 min read
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Vulnerability Hangover
Vulnerability hangover . . . Have you ever had one? What's that, you ask? It's the emotional state of discomfort and self-doubt that...
Angelina Wainhouse
Jan 25, 20243 min read
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Give Me Vision
New year, new goals, new vision! My Bible study buddies and I are planning a vision board-making afternoon complete with the Millennial...
Miel Formantes
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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Miracles Part 2
I believe in miracles. Most of nature is miraculous and awe inspiring. My body is miraculous with its ability to move, feel and heal. ...
Bob Witty
Jan 11, 20243 min read
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Joy in Losing
Observe this picture of our family playing on the giant chessboard at Crossroads Mall. You may have thought chess was a 2-person game. ...
Jani James
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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Beautiful After
My story can be a rock. Sharp, jagged, unforgiving, and immovable. It sits on my chest, and if I think too much on it, the weight somehow...
Courtney Hjelmervik
Dec 21, 20233 min read
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A Place of Belonging
On the 2nd Thursday in December, many decades ago, I came into this world in a small hospital room on the outskirts of downtown Durban;...
Angelina Wainhouse
Dec 15, 20237 min read
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