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Tag: Prairie Bible Church

A Midwestern Take on Matthew 5:13-16

January 23, 2023 Ryanne

 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for

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Structural

November 7, 2022 Ryanne

Our little church is not so little anymore. Attending services still feels like a family reunion and newcomers have a hard time escaping without many

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Nuggets of Hospitality

November 3, 2022 Ryanne

One year ago, my husband and I launched a young adults’ life group for our church. I spent the entire day preparing. I tidied every

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Hallmark Doesn’t Make Cards for That

October 29, 2022 Ryanne

Yesterday I searched and searched for a card, but could not find one suitable for this morning’s wedding—the most beautiful wedding I’ve ever attended. The

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Our Temporary Eternal Flame

October 20, 2022 Ryanne

Many churches feature an “eternal flame” at the front of their sanctuaries, a continually-burning candle that signifies the presence of Christ. Our church, being nondenominational

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Lessons from a First-Year Pastor’s Wife

August 6, 2022 Ryanne

One year ago yesterday, we closed on our house in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. One year ago tomorrow, our church laid hands upon us, and my

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