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The Night Cometh

By Tanner Watson | October 26, 2022
The Night Cometh

Howdy!  If you are walking around outside of Truett Theological Seminary you will likely pass the clock tower at the North-East corner of the building.  On that clock tower, the words “the night cometh” are inscribed.  This is a quote from Jesus found in John 9:4. The full verse reads: “We must carry out the…

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By Your Love

By Chelsea Judkins | October 26, 2022
By Your Love

This past week, Tanner brought a great message at The Break about the love we are called to in 1 Corinthians 13. Afterward, I sat with a delightful group of freshman girls as we processed through our discussion questions. By your love – it’s an important phrase. One of the questions in our list was…

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We Should Sing!

By Aaron Tomes | October 19, 2022
We Should Sing

Seriously – we should sing! Often in the hallways at church, people will jokingly tell me, “You do not want me to sing!”.   Some say this because they were told at a young age that they were not musically gifted or perhaps had a bad experience on a school stage while singing or performing music.  …

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First, Worship God

By Nanette Johnson | October 19, 2022
First Worship God

Sundays are when we come to church as individuals to be together as a family. I’ve never known life without church. My grandparents raised their children to attend church every Sunday. And then my parents did the same with my sister and me. Jay and I have continued to make Sunday church attendance an important,…

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Coaching Them Up

By Brad Echols | October 19, 2022
Coaching Them Up

I was born in a small town to parents who were teenagers, teenagers that were still trying to figure life out. My parents’ story about how they grew in their faith and established a family that loved Jesus both challenged and encouraged me to live like Jesus.  Living in this small town with my little…

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We need community.

By Brian Sepulveda | October 19, 2022
We Need Community

Connection and community! We all need it! In the beginning God created man to be in relationship with Him.  Then, he saw that it wasn’t good for man to be alone, so He created a helper, a partner, a woman.  The idea of being in relationship was important to God, so maybe we should give…

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Six Benefits of Exercise

By Tara Tomes | October 17, 2022
6 reasons to exercise

Are you looking for a reason to start adding exercise to your weekly routine? Exercise or any physical activity is great for you in many ways. Living a more active lifestyle can lead to a happier and healthier life! Here are six benefits of exercise: Weight Control: It’s no question that exercise can help you lose weight.…

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Hand Made Disciples

By Connor Torrealba | October 17, 2022
Hand Made Disciples

What does it mean to be a disciple maker? What images come to your mind with that phrase? Maybe you think of a pastor, minister, or mentor. Maybe you have an image of Jesus, Paul, Peter, or someone else walking with a group of people behind them. Maybe you think of being a bible study…

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My Name Is Aaron Tomes

By Aaron Tomes | October 16, 2022

My name is Aaron Tomes.  I am a follower of Jesus Christ and have placed my faith in Him as Savior and Lord of my life! I have been remarkably blessed with a strong Christian heritage—my parents and grandparents were faithful to not only encourage godly values but actually live out those values for us…

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