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God Never Said That: God helps. (opens the original)
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Guest preacher Rev. Katherine Malloy unpacks the popular saying "God helps those who help themselves," revealing that it has no Biblical foundation and actually contradicts the character of God revealed in Scripture. Drawing from the Israelites' struggle at Rephidim in Exodus, she shows that God doesn't wait for people to get their act together before stepping in — God simply helps. From the water in the wilderness to Jesus washing his disciples' feet, the consistent witness of Scripture is that
God Never Said That: Forgive, Don't Forget (opens the original)
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God never commanded us to "forgive and forget" — forgiveness doesn't require spiritual amnesia or pretending the pain never happened. What God does call us to is a grace-empowered choice to release bitterness and entrust justice to Him, even while healthy boundaries remain intact. True forgiveness doesn't change what happened, but it can powerfully change what happens inside of us.
God Never Said That: Too Much to Handle (opens the original)
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In this opening message of her series God Never Said That , Pastor Jenny tackles one of the most common—and most damaging—phrases in Christian culture: "God won't give you more than you can handle." Drawing from her own season of devastating loss and from Paul's raw honesty in 2 Corinthians 1, she makes clear that God never promised life would stay within our ability to manage it. What God did promise is something far better—His presence, His grace, and His strength, especially when ours has run
Stand in Prayer and Perseverance (opens the original)
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Pastor Jenny closes out a series on standing in faith by revealing that the surprising final piece of spiritual armor isn't a weapon at all — it's prayer. Drawing from Ephesians 6:18, she reminds us that all the armor in the world is powerless without staying connected to the One who gives it. The posture of victory isn't just standing; it's also kneeling.
Stand in Preparation (opens the original)
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In week three of her series on spiritual armor, Pastor Jenny walks through the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit — showing that God equips us not just for protection, but for preparation and active resistance. The battle is real and it is coming, but we don't face it unarmed or alone. God has already provided everything we need to stand firm.
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