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At the beginning of the month, we introduced the all-important question of “What is God looking for in us?” How we answer this question determines our religion because it reveals who we believe God to be. This month we’re seeking to answer the question by examining an unlikely passage, 1 Kings 7, where we will uncover three things that the great King Solomon is offering to God in worship. Last week we examined Solomon’s second strategy for pleasing God, which was what we do for God, and why it was insufficient.

Quiet everyone! Shh! Silence before God. Something’s afoot in his holy house.

with Shannon Dubois This week, let’s talk about protein. Often associated with building muscle, protein is so much more than that.

An exceedingly common question I get in clinic, especially in the heart of a South Dakota winter, is how to remedy dry skin. And the questions aren’t just in clinic; my own kids, family, friends, everyone seems to have an occasional problem with dry and irritated skin.

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The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see.

At the beginning of the month we introduced the all-important question of “What is God looking for in us?” How we answer this question determines our religion because it reveals who we believe God to be. This month we’re seeking to answer the question by examining an unlikely passage, 1 Kings 7, where we will uncover three things that the great King Solomon is offering to God in worship. Last week we examined Solomon’s first strategy for pleasing God, which was who he worshipped with, and why it was insufficient.

with Shannon Dubois Practical Tips to Reduce Stress Ever feel overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list? Do the pressures of daily life sometimes leave you feeling on edge? Stress is a common experience in our lives, and while it can be a motivator, chronic stress can impact our health and happiness. The good news is you don’t have to let stress control you.

Let me tell you an Easter story. The First Baptist Church in Baxter Springs sits on the northwest corner of 10th Street and East Avenue.