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When Grief and Faith Collide

Post author By Andrew Conard
Post date February 22, 2026
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You know that moment when grief and faith collide? When everything you thought you believed runs headfirst into the reality of what you’ve lost? It happens in hospital waiting rooms when the doctor’s face tells the story before the words come. It happens at kitchen tables when the divorce papers arrive or the job offer […]

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2024-02-18 The Journey to the Resurrection – First Shall Be Last Sermon

Post author By Andrew Conard
Post date February 20, 2024

Just down the road in Kansas City, a tragic event unfolded that captured the attention of many and left us grappling with a sense of loss and confusion. The mass shooting at the Chiefs parade, a moment meant for celebration, turned into a time of mourning. This event prompts us to question the very fabric […]

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