Tag: grace
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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 our relationship to Christ. But,…
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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 — which is exactly why…
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Service to Others
Servanthood is one of, if not the most, consistent character traits that Jesus continued to model for us throughout His ministry. Even so much as dying on the cross to pay for the sins of creation (even our sin) to satisfy the Father’s demand for the forgiveness of sin. If there is any encouragement that…
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Humbleness Matters
One of the mosts valuable traits that Jesus continually taught was that of humbleness. It truly is an act of obedience (to God) to be humble, or hospitable, or gracious to one another and one that we are constantly called to emulate. Whether we are praying for others, offering forgiveness, loving people unconditionally, or even…
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God’s Perfect Sacrifice
The plot to kill Jesus (reference the above image of John 11:53) was simply about control for humanity. He was a threat to the ‘leaders’ way of life, their authority, and ultimately what they considered worship of God to be. For God, however, it was to bring glory to Himself and to the Son in…
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Do you hear Him?
One of the most incredible truths that God offers us is an invitation to know Him, personally. Through the sacrifice of Jesus at Calvary, God has made a way that invites us to come – even going so far as to make the analogy of the shepherd holding open the gate for the sheep that…
