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Like A Banana Tree
There is this Madagascar myth about life and death. In the myth, God asked Man and Woman how they would like to die. They could either die like the moon, which gets smaller over time, disappears, and then is reborn. Or they could die like the banana tree, which grows until it dies but not…
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An Outward Symbol of New Life
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” — Galatians 2:20 (ESV) Jesus made it possible for us…
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Joy Echoes Through Eternity
The sky grew dark. The earth trembled. The Son of God hung on a cross. Jesus died a horrible death — the one that would take away the sins of any who asked. They beat Him, spit on Him, mocked Him, and shoved a crown of thorns into His head. They judged Him and found…
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Because of Christmas, Easter is Meaningful
Last week, I shared this quote: “Christmas makes Easter possible, but Easter makes Christmas meaningful.” Last week, it was all about the birth and life of Jesus. If Jesus had not been born, Easter would never have happened. But the two are interchangeably intertwined. It’s like the age-old question, what came first – the chicken…
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Before The Cross
Before the cross, before the empty tomb —Jesus lived a life that turned the world upside down. In a broken world dominated at the time by status, rituals, and pride, Jesus came to reconnect the spiritual heart to the practices of faith. The Jews had lived their lives obsessed with only the outer wrappings of…
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Who is Jesus?
Isn’t it crazy that the people who shouted “Crucify Him” about Jesus were just shouting “Hosanna in the Highest” and laying their coats down for Him less than a week before? As we are coming up on Palm Sunday this week, let’s talk about the life and ministry of Jesus. Jesus came to earth to…
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Two Years, Big Impact
This week’s topic is the Life of Jesus, which is an exciting topic. I am especially excited to read Abbi and Katelyn’s thoughts. Although we know Jesus’ life, we each have our own unique perspective of it. Just like in the Bible, there are four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) and each one uses…
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In Loneliness, Jesus is There
Loneliness is such a powerfully negative feeling. Whether it’s caused by having no or few friends, being far away from your friends, or being purposefully excluded, it hurts so much. Our emotions can be felt in our minds, bodies, and souls. Loneliness is no exception. It’s a heaviness, an ache, the sting of tears, or…
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Breaking Up With FOMO
FOMO – Fear Of Missing Out. Who, here, have experienced FOMO? It could be scrolling on social media and seeing that your friends hung out. Or, staying out a little too long, because you are afraid that if you go home now then you might miss something great. It could even be not going to…