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About dkoop

Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

You’re Invited to Our Series, “Chasing the Wind” – Ecclesiastes

Posted on August 1, 2026 by dkoop

You’re invited to our new message series “Chasing the Wind!” – The book of Ecclesiastes  Description: “What’s the meaning of life? Why does my life feel meaningless?” These are the feelings of many today.  As we try to fill our … Continue reading →

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Doing Right in God’s Eyes – Hezekiah – 2 Chronicles 29-31

Posted on July 28, 2026 by dkoop

Hezekiah was one of the few kings of Judah who was constantly aware of God’s acts in the past and His involvement in the events of every day. The Bible describes Hezekiah as a king who had a close relationship with God, … Continue reading →

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Boldness in God’s Work – 2 Chronicles 17-20 – Jehoshaphat

Posted on July 22, 2026 by dkoop

Are children more likely to learn from their parents’ mistakes or to simply repeat them? In the lives of the people in the Bible, we find that the effects of parental examples are powerful and long lasting. For much of … Continue reading →

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Rely on God’s Strength – Asa – 2 Chronicles 14-16

Posted on July 18, 2026 by dkoop

As we move on from Solomon, we enter a period of Israel’s history called the Divided Kingdom or Israel (North) and Judah (South) In Judah there were a few good kings and many evil ones. The writer of Chronicles faithfully … Continue reading →

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