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“Despaired of Life Itself” (A Sermon on Suicide) by Pastor Andy Braams

Over the past 16 months, we have all become more familiar with the term pandemic. Regardless of what people may believe about COVID-19, the word pandemic has filled the airwaves, print media, and been a part of one-on-one conversations as well. The prefix pan – means all or every. Thus, a pandemic is something that …

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“E Pluribus Unum in Christus” by Pastor Andy Braams

In 1776, a recommendation was made to a committee consisting of John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson regarding the wording of a national motto. The proposed motto was based upon the idea that although America consisted of many states, the states should unite as one. This number of letters in this motto happened to …

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“More than a Zero-sum Game” by Pastor Andy Braams

Every language is filled with words that bring emotion. But one word that consistently brings emotion for many people across many languages (even if pronounced differently) is holocaust. We may know some of the stories of the holocaust, but we are often captivated by the good in the midst of the horror. One story you …

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