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Silent Revival in Vermont
Elissa Wright Elissa Wright

Silent Revival in Vermont

When you are in the middle of the forest, it is difficult to see the overall landscape. That is how it feels sometimes serving in the mission field of Vermont, especially during the recent flooding event.

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The Generational Cycle of Sin, Judgment, Repentance, and Rescue
Elissa Wright Elissa Wright

The Generational Cycle of Sin, Judgment, Repentance, and Rescue

“Once again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD.” Very familiar words to those who spend time in God’s Word. These words begin a cycle that has been repeated from the beginning of God’s creation. We see it in the Garden of Eden and we see it in our lives today. The cycle has four parts and has repeated for generations.

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Obedience as a navigational tool
Elissa Wright Elissa Wright

Obedience as a navigational tool

It all began with three pastors from Ridge Baptist Association in South Carolina coming to Vermont for a vision trip in February 2022 – yes, major snow season in Vermont. We had so much fun visiting pastors and churches during those few days. There was an emergency pulpit need that one of them covered and God showed His Favor upon this potential partnership in a mighty way during those few days.

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