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God is in control. The closer we get to the events of the crucifixion and resurrection, the more this theme comes out. He is the mastermind of the world. He allows us to play in His creation and have our way, but ultimately everything we do is within His greater
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God’s love is so incredible we often struggle to understand its scope. How many times do I fall prey to sin, have an ungodly thought, or not reflect God’s character in some way? How often do I give Him opportunity to turn away from me and use someone
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Jesus’ death opens the door to eternal life for anyone desiring to receive it. It is a simple thing to say; it is a difficult concept to fully grasp. Jesus’ death and the eternal life it brings profoundly impacts how we live, who we are, and the decisions we make.
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God can use us, even if we are misguided in our intentions. Judas is one of the most controversial people in the Bible. We don’t hear much about Judas prior to the crucifixion. We don’t hear anything about him after the Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost other than
Our efforts should be focused on fulfilling God’s will. He knows what is best for us. His plans are the plans that will make a difference in life. When we pursue God’s will, our life will have meaning and purpose. Jesus weighs in on the woman’s gift.
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In the end, God’s way is always best. He knows what we truly need. He knows what will satisfy our soul in the long run. We strive after temporal peace and may find fleeting joy in the moment. What God plans for us will stand the test of time.
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God’s hand at work is marvelous to behold. Seldom is God’s plan fully visible until we view it in hindsight, but once we see His handiwork it is a beautiful thing. God can bring threads together we cannot know connect. In doing so, He bring about incredible results
The story of the crucifixion is ultimately God’s plan. I love how God uses what appears to be a story of defeat to accomplish an incredible victory. I love how the story is filled with schemes of His enemies as well as the work of His followers. It demonstrates
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How do we respond? Life is full of stimuli. Things happen. People talk trash. People make accusations. People praise our thoughts and the works of our hands. There are all kinds of stimuli to which we can respond. The question is, how do you respond? There is much to love
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There will always be people of faith upon this world. The number of people may grow and shrink. The level of faith may be strong or weak. Even still, there will always be people for whom a relationship with God has meaning upon this earth. You are never alone. Jesus
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As the world turns away from Him, our task is to remain oriented towards Him. This has been the theme for several days. It isn’t always an easy task. Sometimes, the logic of the world does seem to make sense. Sometimes, the emotional appeal on our heart can be
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The closer we get to the end, the more deceptive the world becomes. This makes sense in many contexts. The more accustomed I get to my sinfulness, the easier it is to make (and believe) excuses, the easier it is to feel like the behavior is normal instead of wrong,