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  • O Come, O Come Emmanuel

    December 27

    Michael DuVal

    It's Christmas... What Could Go Wrong?


    What needs to change in your life for you to experience the new year more meaningfully?  What is it that hinders you from experiencing the Lord in your life the way you hope to?  What are some things you need to resist in the new year and what are some things God wants you to embrace?

     

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  • o Holy Night

    December 23 & 24

    Michael DuVal

    It's Christmas... What Could Go Wrong?


    There’s no denying 2020 has been difficult.  How are the troubles and uncertainties you’re experiencing leaving you feeling spiritually disconnected?  What will it take for you to truly make room for Jesus this Christmas so that he may revolutionize your life?


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  • It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

    December 20, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    It's Christmas... What Could Go Wrong?


    Why does it seem that year after year you get Christmas wrong?  What do you really want for Christmas this year?  The first Christmas the God of this universe entered into human existence in the birth of Jesus to share your joys and sorrows, your happiness and your struggles.  What’s it going to take for you to fully engage in the wonder and mystery of Christmas?


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  • Thriving

    December 13, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Rebound


    What would it take for you to be re-charged, your energy restored, leaving you more peaceful and less stressed?  What are some unhealthy habits you need to unlearn before you can start living at a healthier pace?  How might experiencing the presence of God in your life strengthen and empower you?


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  • Surviving

    December 6, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Rebound


    Do you feel like you’re in survival mode right now?  When you feel like your world has been turned upside down, how is it possible to hold on to faith, to never stop believing God is at work in the story of your life even when it’s difficult to understand?  In the midst of the turmoil and brokenness of life, is it okay to tell God how you honestly feel?


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  • Living Gratefully

    November 29, 2020

    Rhonda Hopper

    Going All In


    Are you finding it difficult to give thanks this year?  Do you need encouragement?  How can you lead a life of gratitude during life’s most challenging times?


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  • Connecting Genuinely

    November 22, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Going All In


    How connected do you feel to family?  To friends?  To the church as the body of Christ?  To God?  Why is that?  If it’s not the way you want it to be, what are you afraid of?  And what should you do about it?


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  • Giving Cheerfully

    November 15, 2020

    Mike Dullaghan

    Going All In


    Is it more about attitude or action?  What is God actually concerned about, what does it mean to be a cheerful giver, and why does that matter so much to God?


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  • God, Are You Really There?

    November 8, 2020

    Micheal DuVal

    Hope In The Hard Times


    Is it really possible that Godly discipline and Godly kindness can exist side by side?  Is it really possible that in times of suffering God doesn’t so much give answers as much as he gives himself?  Is it really possible that the ultimate reason for our hope is not to be found at all in what we want, wish for and wait for; the ultimate reason is that we are wanted and wished for and waited for?


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  • God, Why Is All This Happening?

    November 1, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Hope In The Hard Times


    Have you ever asked:  “God, why are all these bad things happening?”  Though it may be difficult for us to hear, is it possible that much of the heartache and heartbreak we experience is because God gives us over to the chaos we’ve created for ourselves?  God has warned us not to do certain things that will bring hurt to us and to others, but we do them anyway.  Is it possible there is a sickness in our soul as a nation and as individuals?


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  • God, Do You Know I'm HUrting?

    October 25, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Hope In The Hard Times


    You want to be hopeful, but it seems like things are increasingly deteriorating.  You’re confused.    You’re perplexed.  Do you find it hard waiting on God to do something?  Are you bracing for the worst?  Is it possible that a committed believer can both wrestle with honest questions and embrace a genuine faith in God?


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  • God, Are You Listening?

    October 18, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Hope In The Hard Times


    Do you ever question if God is even listening to you?  Do you want answers, but it seems like you don’t get them?  Do you wonder if God is fair, especially when life seems to go from bad to worse?  You’re not alone.


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  • because of journey . . .

    October 11, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    20th Anniversary Celebration


    Moving testimonies of Journey members are shared of what a difference our church has made in their lives as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our community of faith.


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  • Everyone Will Go To Heaven

    October 4, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Jesus Never Said That


    Are people really responsible for their actions and attitudes?  How does God respond when we engage in wrong actions or have wrong attitudes?  How are God’s love and God’s justice related?  How do people reconcile in their minds that God is perfect love and that there could be people who would be eternally separated from God’s love?


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  • You Won't Ever Have To Struggle

    September 27, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Jesus Never Said That


    What do you think are the reasons people struggle with difficulties?  What do you believe God thinks about the struggles people deal with?  How have struggles in your life impacted your faith?  What do you think of the idea that winning can look a lot like losing, but if you persevere in faith, you will ultimately win?


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  • Do What Makes You Happy

    September 20, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Jesus Never Said That


    Have you ever done something that you thought would make you happy, but that’s not the way it turned out?  Have you ever been tempted to say “it’s not that big of a deal” when someone did something wrong, even though deep down you knew someone was going to be hurt because of it?  Have you ever been tempted to go along with the crowd and condemn someone?  What might Jesus say about all that?


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  • Forgiveness Is Easy

    September 13, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Jesus Never Said That


    How easy is it for you to forgive someone who has hurt you?  What in the world might be some possible reasons God would want people to forgive those who have wronged them?  What do you think Jesus really meant when he said if you don’t forgive others their sins, neither will God forgive you your sins? 


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  • Love Immeasurable

    September 6, 2020

    Rhonda Hopper


    How much does God love you?  You can't even imagine!


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  • Go the Distance

    August 30, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Back to the Basics


    We can try and ignore it, but eventually there will come a time when we will have to deal with the reality of death.  What do you mean you’re not really ready to live until you’re ready to die? What happens to a person after they die?  And what about the whole hell thing?


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  • Give it your all

    August 23, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Back to the Basics


    If “to be committed” means “to be devoted to”, “to give yourself continually to”, the question for many of us is not “do we have commitment issues”—it’s what kind of commitment issues do we have?  The reality is that our commitments reveal what’s really important to us.  Our commitments shape the direction of our lives.  So, we would do well to choose our commitments carefully because every choice has a consequence.


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  • Get Started

    August 16, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Back to the Basics


    Are you starting to realize that deep inside yourself something’s not right, but you’re not sure exactly what it is?  You’re starting to come to grips with what’s really important in life rather than continuing to live in such a superficial way.  You’re starting to ask yourself questions about the meaning of life and whether there’s anything that really lasts.  Does entering into a life-transforming relationship with God really make sense, and if so, how do you do it?


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  • Overcoming Defeat

    August 9, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Everything's (Not) Fine


    Do you feel defeated?  You look at the situation you’re in, and you think it’s just too much.  You feel overwhelmed.  Does God understand what you’re going through?  Does God even care?  Is there some way that you or your situation might change?


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  • Overcoming Discouragement

    August 2, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Everything's (Not) Fine


    Discouragement.  It’s something we all experience at some time.  How does it affect you and your relationships with others and your relationship with God?  How might unrealistic expectations factor into it?  What might you do to overcome discouragement in your life?


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  • Overcoming Doubt

    July 26, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Everything's (Not) Fine


    Do you doubt?  Do you doubt yourself?  Do you doubt others?  Do you doubt God?  Do you question God?  Is there any possible upside that comes from doubting?  What are some proactive ways to deal with doubt?


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  • Overcoming depression

    July 19, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Everything's (Not) Fine


    Do you often say things are fine with you when they’re really not?  Are you feeling down, having trouble concentrating, questioning what’s the use?  How are you doing in acknowledging that to yourself and to others?  How might God help you as you’re confronted with struggles in life?


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  • You don't have to please everyone

    July 12, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Give Yourself a Break


    Do you tend to take criticism personally?  Do you have a significant fear of rejection?  Do you find it hard to express your true feelings?  Do you have a difficult time saying “no”?  Have you compromised your values or beliefs in order to please someone?  Do you think God wants a different life for you than that?


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  • YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT

    July 5, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Give Yourself a Break


    Do you sometimes feel like a failure—like you’re not good enough? So, you strive to act like you’re perfect, like you never make mistakes. What if instead you were to genuinely embrace that you are deeply loved and truly accepted by God because you are created in the very image of God?


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  • You Don't have to handle it all

    June 28, 2020

    Michael DuVal featuring Jesse Newcomb

    Give Yourself a Break


    Are you struggling with more than you can handle right now?  You’re tired.  You’re worn out.  What do you need to do to be healthier and happier and holier?


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  • You Don't have to control everything

    June 21, 2020

    Michael DuVal featuring Michelle Johnston

    Give Yourself a Break


    Does it seem to you that right now our world is out of control?  That your life is out of control?  You feel emotionally disoriented.  You struggle with anxiety, worry, fear, a sense of hopelessness.  Where is God in all this?  How is Biblical faith relevant to facing an uncertain future?


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  • Joy in the Journey

    June 14, 2020

    Rhonda Hopper


    Joy.  Is it just for other people, or is it for you too?  Is it really possible to experience joy in times like these?  If you really want to know joy in your life, how can you find it?


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  • RAcism:  A Conversation

    June 7, 2020

    Charles Wilson Jr.

    Michael DuVal


    Charles Wilson Jr., Senior Pastor of The Hill Church, and Pastor Michael have a candid discussion on racism in society and the church.


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  • Financial Faithfulness

    May 31, 2020

    Mike Dullaghan


    What does faithfulness in all of life look like in the midst of so much uncertainty?  In what ways does love in action become evident through sharing with people in need?  How can you have confidence in times like these?


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  • Life in the Blender

    May 24, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Welcome to the Jungle


    What’s needed to live in harmony as a family?   What’s required to build a home where there’s genuine acceptance and caring?   What’s it take for family to be a blessing? 


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  • Life Happens

    May 17, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Welcome to the Jungle


    Conflicts in marriages.  They happen.  But what are you to do to work through conflict in relationships in emotionally healthy and Godly ways?  Are there any rules to guide you that are helpful and not hurtful?


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  • Life in the fast lane

    May 10, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Welcome to the Jungle


    It’s a challenging time for families.  Parents are cooped up with kids.  Kids are cooped up with parents.  There are multiple demands and expectations.  It can be excruciatingly stressful.  Is it true that insanity is hereditary—you get it from your children?


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  • Withstanding Suffering

    May 3, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    God Help Me


    Do you believe if you obey God, you’ll always be blessed?  Do you believe if you aren’t always blessed, it’s because you failed to obey God?  If you don’t get what you want from God, what’s the use of the whole faith thing?  If you don’t benefit from trying to live God’s way, why bother—especially when you go through hard times?


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  • Overcoming fear

    April 26, 2020

    Michael DuVal featuring Jackie Taylor

    God Help Me


    What are you afraid of?  Do you struggle with the fear of “what if”?  What do you do when you begin to experience fear?  How might the Lord help you overcome your fears?


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  • Managing Stress

    April 19, 2020

    Michael DuVal featuring Denise Ellis

    God Help Me


    Are you stressed out?  Are you worn down, irritable, short-tempered?  What are some specific things you can do to lower your stress?  What would it take for you to find rest for your soul?


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  • Inconceivable! 

    April 12, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Easter


    The resurrection of Jesus from the dead was such a wondrous, amazing act of God that changed sorrow into joy.  It is so astonishing, so mind-blowing that we may struggle to conceive of it.  It reminds us that even in the darkest of days there’s hope.  Hold on to that.


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  • Holy Thursday

    April 9, 2020

    Michael DuVal and Erin Janney

    Holy Thursday


    Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter, believed to be the day when Jesus celebrated His final Passover (His ‘last supper’) with His disciples. Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper also called communion. 


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  • Unimaginable!

    April 5, 2020

    Michael DuVal


    The idea that God unconditionally loves you may be hard for you to fathom.  It may seem unimaginable.  It was through Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross that God’s love was most clearly revealed.  So, when you feel down, when you’re hurting, when you feel all alone, when you think no one can help you, don’t give up and don’t give in to hopelessness or despair or self-despising.


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  • Dealing with Betrayal

    March 29, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Crossroad


    How are you to respond when others betray you, wound you, act unlovingly toward you?  Is it your fault?  How might you decide for things to be different from now on so that you don’t set yourself up to be hurt again?  Why shouldn’t you seek revenge and hurt them back?  Well, certainly it would be okay to tear them down to others, right?


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  • FAcing Failure

    March 22, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Crossroad


    What do you think God wants you to learn about fear and failure and faith?  What should you do when you fail?  Is it true that none of us grow as persons without stepping out in faith and taking risks, and we cannot risk without occasionally failing?  Is it true that failure is not so much something that happens to you as it is a way of perceiving a life experience?  What do you mean security is not the ultimate goal of life?


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  • Coping with Loss

    March 8, 2020

    Michael DuVal featuring Tim Lunceford

    Crossroad


    Are you tempted to pretend that the losses you experience don’t hurt, that they don’t really affect you?  Do you try to escape into busyness as a way of trying to avoid the pain?  Do you struggle to express healthily your anger or grief in the face of loss?  Do you withdraw or isolate yourself as you attempt to make sure you don’t get wounded again?


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  • Deliver Us from Evil

    March 1, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    The Lord's Prayer


    Does evil really exist? Is there really something or someone in this world that despises everything God has created and wants to unmake it and destroy it if he can? If so, what’s temptation got to do with it? And if so, why doesn’t God do something about it?


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  • Forgive Us

    February 23, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    The Lord's Prayer


    Struggling to forgive?  Uncertain why you should bother?  Wonder what are ways to deal with sin, failure, imperfection?  Just discouraged by the whole thing?


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  • Your Will Be Done

    February 9, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    The Lord's Prayer


    Need to embrace a continuing God-consciousness to be treasured and to guide you?  Need to understand that God’s will being done is not only a future hope but also is to be a present active reality?  Need to grasp that the will of God is unfailingly positive and creative and is not destructive or harmful?  Need to realize that God’s will may temporarily be unfulfilled but not finally defeated?  Need to comprehend that God’s will may be intentional or circumstantial or ultimate?


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  • Hallowed Be your name

    February 2, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    The Lord's Prayer


    How Jesus prayed impacted his whole way of being in the world, and it may do the same for us. To pray is to acknowledge a power greater than our own at work in human affairs. Prayer has to do with lifting up our whole lives to the Lord and asking God to do in our little world exactly what God did in the beginning of the whole universe—to bring order to the chaos. It involves the setting of priorities, evaluating things properly so that we do not waste our first-rate energies on second-rate objects.


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  • Should I be an atheist?

    January 19, 2020

    Michael DuVal

    Googling God


    Theism is a belief system.  Atheism is a belief system.  Which is true?  Which is more reasonable and coherent?  Which will you put your faith in—and why?


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