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Respond Accordingly
The intimacy Jesus shared with the disciples in the Upper Room was not the be all – end all event of the evening. As they departed, they entered the Mount of Olives (see John 18) where Jesus would eventually be arrested and hauled away like a common criminal by the…
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Open Communication
Prayer: An open line of communication gifted to us by Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, because of Jesus Christ’s resurrection. Truly, there is NO other tool more powerful for the church today, and we must ensure that we are using it appropriately, powerfully, and with the intention…
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Joy is Available
If we had to rate the emotions that we all experience, it is probably not a stretch to say that we all experience moments of sadness quite frequently. From being disappointed by an outcome, to a failed relationship, to a struggle in our finances, or even where we are with…
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He Already Knew!
Receiving difficult news can affect us in many ways. For some it may cause anger, for others grief, and even for others a deep sense of loss and mourning that is simply, unshakeable. Jesus knew the Disciples would feel all of these emotions in reaction to His news of departing…
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Hated by the World
It is very easy to feel alone, to struggle with acceptance, or to think that all is lost in a world that is determined to shut God out of it. But consider this: Jesus never said that hope is lost – it’s actually quite the opposite! He told us to…
