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Dan Cooper
Jan 94 min read
From Gilgal to Jerusalem: Lessons from Nehemiah and the Ceasing of Manna
The Bible, much like a well-thumbed novel left on a porch swing, is full of moments that make you stop, lean back, and consider the way...
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Nate Olson
Jan 73 min read
Rising Above: Embracing Hope in the Face of Uncertainty
In a world filled with unexpected twists and turns, embracing hope can illuminate even the darkest paths. While uncertainty can feel...
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Nate Olson
Jan 63 min read
Hope, Joy, and Peace: The Call of the Church to Walk in Them
Hope, joy, and peace are not mere sentiments but anchors for the Christian life, intertwined in a threefold cord by the Spirit of God....
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Nate Olson
Jan 44 min read
Joshua: a Legacy of Action
A Lifestyle of Surrender in the Modern Church The story of Joshua is an ancient tale, old as the dust that clung to the feet of his...
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Nate Olson
Dec 31, 20242 min read
Honoring the Lord in Our Finances: More lessons from the Book of Ezra
Money. We all need it, use it, and think about it. But when it comes to faith, talking about finances can feel uncomfortable. Yet God...
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Nate Olson
Dec 30, 20243 min read
Rebuilding and Revival: A Conversation on the Book of Ezra
The Book of Ezra might not grab the headlines like some of its biblical neighbors, but its story hums with quiet, powerful truths. It’s...
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Dan Cooper
Dec 6, 20243 min read
Notes on 91
There’s something about Psalm 91 that feels like a warm embrace on a stormy night. It speaks to the fears that creep in during life’s...
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Dan Cooper
Apr 7, 20224 min read
The Lighthouse Journey
ON OCTOBER 19, 2019 THE WORLD WAS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PLACE. At 9:07pm on the 20th the tornado upended our world here at the...
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Dan Cooper
Nov 11, 20212 min read
2 Years After the Storm
When most of our church building was destroyed by a tornado on 10-20-19, I would never have dreamed that two years later we would still...
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Dan Cooper
Jun 21, 20212 min read
Prayer and Patience
Finally... walls are going UP! Earlier this year, our plans were approved by the City of Midlothian, we passed Planning and Zoning, and...
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Dan Cooper
Jan 8, 20212 min read
Established by God
Last week I showed a “2020 Recap” video during our morning worship time. I felt it appropriate to start with October 20, 2019 since that...
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Dan Cooper
Apr 16, 20203 min read
Easter in a Parking Lot
The slab where our Venue once stood was scrubbed clean. In their hazmat suits, armed with powerful chemicals, the asbestos abatement crew...
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Dan Cooper
Mar 19, 20203 min read
Tornado, Pandemic, and a God who is Greater
"For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison. So we fix our eyes not on...
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Dan Cooper
Jan 8, 20203 min read
From 10-20 to 2020
This week marks 20 years since Connie and I returned to Midlothian to be Lead Pastors at the Lighthouse. In 2000, we were called...
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Dan Cooper
Nov 21, 20192 min read
One Month Later
Here's what's been going on lately... We are still awaiting the engineer’s report on our main building. Will it stay or will it go? Much...
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Dan Cooper
Nov 13, 20193 min read
Lighthouse Family Reunion
Silent Art Auction! Car Smash! Angry Birds Live! Cakewalk! And music, music, music. The day had finally arrived! The 10 Year Anniversary...
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Dan Cooper
Nov 6, 20192 min read
Miracle On 9th Street
Lighthouse Coffee celebrates 10 continuous years of operation on Saturday, November 9th, 2019. What an accomplishment! Our plans were to...
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Dan Cooper
Oct 30, 20192 min read
7 Days After the Storm
“All my life You have been faithful. All my life You have been so, so good!” The lyrics and melody resounded from the spot where the...
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Dan Cooper
Oct 23, 20194 min read
48 Hours After the Storm
From Pastor Dan: Today, the National Weather service confirmed an EF-1 Tornado with 100mph+ winds ripped through part of Midlothian at...
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