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Fear not

Fear Not

In Leadership, Ministry, PersonalTags Chesterton, COVID, Leadership, trustPublish DateAugust 30, 20216 Views1 Comment samluce

In a culture where fear is ever-present and all-pervasive, we turn to almost anything to find comfort and to find help. There are a million things to be afraid of thanks to the internet and COVID; that number has tripled.  One of the most repeated phrases in scripture is “fear not” “Do not be afraid.” It’s almost as if the God who created us knows us and knows that much of what we do is driven by the blasphemy of …

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The One Thing the Church Must Change

The One Thing the Church Must Change

In LeadershipTags COVID, Innovation, Leadership, PandemicPublish DateJune 14, 20211 Views2 Comments samluce

Our emergence from this pandemic and our new place as a minority status in culture will not be overcome through innovation but rather through a people of God captivated by the wonder of God able to …

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The War on Joy.

The War on Joy.

In Gospel, LeadershipTags COVID, cs lewis, Gospel, Joy, NarniaPublish DateMarch 19, 20211 Views1 Comment samluce

I love C.S. Lewis. He isn’t perfect. He had a few ideas that were a bit much for protestant me. Overall he was a genius. What made him so brilliant is his ability to take the …

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The Fear of Death and Why You Should Stop Saying Stay Safe.

The Fear of Death and Why You Should Stop Saying Stay Safe.

In PersonalTags COVID, death, Gospel, Jesus Storybook biblePublish DateFebruary 12, 20211 Views6 Comments samluce

Fourteen years ago today, I was much younger and much more naive about life and God’s ways. I thought if I did the right thing, good things would happen every time. That if I said the …

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Jesus Calms the Storm

Jesus Calms the Storm

In Media, PersonalTags COVID, Gospel, Prodigal Son, RembrandtPublish DateJanuary 11, 202110 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

My favorite artist is Rembrandt because of his story, his use of biblical imagery, and the fact he places himself in the paintings he paints. This is what good art does it envelopes you; it swallows …

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How Do I Start Over After COVID?

How Do I Start Over After COVID?

In LeadershipTags COVID, Kidmin Resources, Leadership, Youth MinistryPublish DateAugust 25, 20205 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

In my last blog post, I mentioned that because of the devastating effects of the quarantine, the ongoing fears, and challenges of COVID, we have to start over. So many of us assumed that this was …

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My name is Sam Luce and I have been a pastor at Redeemer Church in Utica NY for the past 24 years. 18 of those years serving as children’s pastor. Currently, I am serving as the Global Pastor to Families. This is my personal blog it is focused on Discipleship, Family Ministry, and Theology.

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