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About dkoop

Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

Numbers 10-11:3 – On the Road Again!

Posted on January 6, 2026 by dkoop

Those who travel, move, or face new challenges know what it is to be uprooted. Life is full of changes, and few things remain stable. The Israelites were constantly moving through the wilderness. They were able to handle change only … Continue reading →

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Numbers 1-9 Overview

Posted on January 5, 2026 by dkoop

As the book of Numbers opens, the Israelites had been camped near Mount Sinai for more than a year. There they had received all the laws and regulations recorded in the book of Leviticus. They had been transformed into a … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited! – Numbers – Preparation for the Promise

Posted on January 2, 2026 by dkoop

You’re invited to our new message series, “Numbers, Preparation for the Promise!” Description: As God leads us on our faith journey from bondage to freedom, He prepares us or tests us along the way.  Each test reveals our attitudes, which can … Continue reading →

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Hope for the Future – Luke 2:21-35

Posted on December 30, 2025 by dkoop

Just as the story of John the Baptist’s birth began in the temple (1:5-25), so the story of Jesus’ birth culminates in the temple. In obedience to the dictates of Jewish law, Mary and Joseph presented Jesus to God (see … Continue reading →

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