Posted on October 19, 2018
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No one ever said it would be easy. No one ever said it would be comfortable. And no one ever said it would be safe. Following Jesus means following Him into battle. And following Jesus means following Him to the grave. 10-19-18
Category: DevotionsTags: battle, Christlike, church, comfort, danger, death, Jesus, martyr, money, persecution, pride, sacrifice, safety, security, suffering
Posted on August 23, 2018
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“How could they choose Barabbas over Jesus!?” That is what we wonder when we read about the trial that led to Jesus’s execution. But actually, we choose Barabbas every day, even now. 8-23-18
Category: DevotionsTags: Barabbas, choices, crucifixion, habits, jail, Jesus, John, judgment, Luke, Matthew, Pilate, Pontius Pilate, prison, Romans, selfish, trial
Posted on April 20, 2018
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We judge the goodness of God based off of standards we have made up ourselves. When we only see things from our point of view, we limit God’s abilities. Jesus is still the Messiah, even if He isn’t the kind you expected. 4-20-18
Category: DevotionsTags: anointed, Anointed One, Bible, Christianity, Corinthians, God, Isaiah, Jesus, Luke, Messiah, Redeemer, Savior