July 13, 2019
by Staff
| Tags: missions, gospel, Colorado, in the way, conversations
While Meadowood's mission team was in Colorado, the church we partner with learned it's building was literally in the way of a neighbor. That actually led to conversations that may break down some barriers to the gospel, which is the way it should be....
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July 8, 2019
by Staff
| Tags: rest, relax, breathe, break, downtime, be still
Regardless of what "rest" looks like for you, it's important—even commanded—that we still ourselves in the presence of God. Our schedules may make that difficult, but how different would our lives look if we rested properly?...
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June 19, 2019
by Staff
| Tags: Falls Creek, Day 2, Meadowood Youth
We've only spent a couple of days at Falls Creek and have been having such an absolute blast! Day 2 began with a biscuit baking battle. We also heard Kent, Bob and Jay share stories of their own calls to ministry and their walk with Jesus.
There's been plenty to do and learn as we've grown and worshipped together. It's hard to believe we're already nearing the halfway poi...
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June 18, 2019
by Staff
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Falls Creek
| Tags: youth, growth, fellowship, fun, 2019, Falls Creek, Meadowood, faith
The first day at Falls Creek is complete, and we thought we'd do our best to keep you updated on all the goings-on taking place during Meadowood's "Week at the Creek."...
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June 17, 2019
by Staff
| Tags: youth, prayer, Focus, Falls Creek, June 2019
Meadowood is sending another large, unique group of students and sponsors to Falls Creek to connect with each other and with God. Not everyone can experience a week at the Creek, but we can all pray for those who do....
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April 25, 2019
by Bob Rutherford
| Tags: Mothers Day, Sunday, celebrate, mom
Mother's Day is a special day as we have the privilege of honoring our wives, mothers, and women who have been like mothers to us....
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April 21, 2019
by Staff
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Holy Week 2019
| Tags: Holy Week 2019, Easter, Sunday, risen, empty tomb
Following the Sabbath rest, the first followers of Christ decide to visit the place of His burial. They didn't expect what they found. The stone was rolled away. The tomb was empty. And the things they had been taught in the years traveling with Jesus began to crystallize as a new reality set in. Though it would take some time (and further instruction from the Risen Jesus...
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April 20, 2019
by Staff
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Holy Week 2019
| Tags: Holy Week 2019, Saturday, Sabbath, death, tomb
When it comes to the Saturday of Holy Week, the Bible gives us precious little information. We're mostly left to assume or simply imagine what it might've been like for those who had followed Jesus. Still, it can leave us with loads of questions....
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April 19, 2019
by Staff
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Holy Week 2019
| Tags: Good Friday, crucifixion, Holy Week 2019, trials, cross
Though we may be familiar with the events of what has come to be called Good Friday, it's easy to lose sight of them or shift our focus forward a couple of days. So let's pause and remember the greatest—and perhaps the most confusing—day in all history....
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April 18, 2019
by Staff
| Tags: Holy Week 2019, trials, last supper, gethsemane, Passover
In these final days, we see tremendous shifts as the people celebrate Jesus and the leaders challenge Him. All of this happens amid dueling realities—the celebration of the Jewish Passover (God-ordained escape from Egypt) and the Roman occupation that dominates life of the times. God has chosen a strategic time to pull off the extraordinary....
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