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Myth Busters // Purity Culture

Nicole Earp — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:50:09 +0000

Pastor Nicole takes on a big one: Purity Culture. The purity culture myth shaped an entire generation in ways many of us are still uncovering. What was framed as a path to holiness often became a system built on fear, shame, and strict expectations. It didn’t just influence behavior. It reshaped identity, self-worth, and how […]

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Myth Busters // Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin

Nicole Earp — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:34:01 +0000

The phrase “love the sinner hate the sin” is familiar in many churches.However, it has also caused deep harm—especially to LGBTQ+ people, single parents, and anyone who has ever felt judged by Christians. In this message, Pastor David explores where the phrase came from, why it’s not biblical, and how Jesus offers a better way—one rooted in […]

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Philippians // To Live is Christ

Nicole Earp — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:45:20 +0000

This week we start a new series. After wrapping our Heroes series; where we talked about injustice, courage, and the silenced voices who still have a place in God’s story. While important, some of it was really heavy. And at Refuge we desire to be like Paul when he says; To Live is Christ. So, […]

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Holy Habits // The Work of Love

Nicole Earp — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:45:35 +0000

At Refuge, we’ve spent the last several weeks working though Holy Habits; a series about the sanctity of self-care. But Self-care was never the final destination. It’s the foundation. We care for ourselves so that we can care for others and build community. Love God, Love Yourself, Love Others Jesus said: “Love the Lord God […]

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Holy Habits // Silence & Solitude

Nicole Earp — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:55:41 +0000

Silence & Solitude We live in a world constantly filled with noise. Scrolling, multitasking, and reacting. Silence and solitude often feel awkward – or even impossible! But the ancient practices of silence and solitude are vital for our mental, emotional, and spiritual health. At Refuge, we believe self-care is sacred. And this week we talk […]

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Advent // Love

Nicole Earp — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:47:34 +0000

As we officially begin our countdown to Christmas at Refuge, we’re excited to launch an Advent series focused on rediscovering and celebrating the core values of this sacred season. The first theme we’re exploring is Love, a fundamental aspect of the Christmas story and our faith. This year, we start our Advent journey with Love, […]

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Nehemiah // Unity

Nicole Earp — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:56:25 +0000

Discover the power of unity in this week’s journey through Nehemiah’s story! This week we explore the theme of unity and it’s transformative impact in the face of adversity. In his message, David shares personal experiences on how tragic events can bring people together, transcending differences. He teaches on valuable lessons on understanding biblical unity […]

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