Author Archive: pastorrk
Ascension Day
Today is the celebration of the Ascension of the Lord. It occurs on a Thursday each year, precisely 40 days after Easter. On this day we focus on the mighty resurrection of Jesus and his ascension back to the heavenly realms from which he came. This day leaves us waiting for the gift of the […]
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A Ministry of Presence at the Border
In Przemyśl, Poland, the global Church of the Nazarene has been responding since the onset of war in Ukraine. When the war broke out, the first Nazarene responder at the Polish-Ukrainian border was a Syrian pastor, seeking ways to serve. Soon after, a team formed, putting out the call for volunteers to come and physically […]
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A Note From Pastor Karen
“Where there is new wine there is new power, there is new freedom and the Kingdom is here. I lay down my old flames to carry Your new fire today. So, make me Your vessel. Make me an offering. Make me whatever You want me to be. God, I came here with nothing, but all […]
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Ashe Wednesday
If you have never participated in an Ash Wednesday service before, or are unsure why the church takes part in this peculiar practice, you are not alone. Ash Wednesday is the beginning of a forty-day journey of fasting, repentance, and prayer as we journey toward the cross of Jesus and his resurrection together. This day […]
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A Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Update
In the early morning hours of February 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southeast region of Turkey, close to the border with northwest Syria. It was followed by hundreds of aftershocks, a few almost as strong as the initial quake. The number of dead and injured continues to climb and currently stands near 25,000. […]
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TCNaz Kidz Church
Man, what an honor it is to be the Children’s Pastor here at Tipp City Church of the Nazarene. At the Spark Conference I attended in October, I got to sit down with many other leaders who love children’s ministries as much as I do and we got to swap stories of what our kids […]
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All Life is Sacred
All life is sacred. At TCNaz we have used this verbiage for a long time. My family has encountered this great and marvelous fact time and time again; 10 years ago when we felt the call to adopt and sat alongside a woman who was broken and wanted life for her unborn child, 5 years […]
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Epiphany
Epiphany has been celebrated since the 3rd century. The day falls on the 12th day of Christmas, which happens to be today. Epiphany means revelation or manifestation. The light of God came down, not only for the Israelites/Jewish people but also for the Gentiles. The first day of Epiphany is also called Three Kings Day. […]
Continue ReadingGiving Tuesday: Christmas Community Challenge!
Look around and consider all that our world is facing today. In Miami County alone over 10,000 people are living below the poverty level. This means thousands of people struggling to pay electric bills, have access to needed medications, and children without enough to eat. Our goal at TCNaz is to help be a solution to the […]
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Good Gifts
My father just celebrated his 67th birthday. He is still a young man, I know. There have been so many ways that my earthly father has taught me about the heavenly father, but one of the most impactful is his radically generous nature. My dad loves to give good gifts. I remember graduating from college. […]
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