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08 Nov 05:28
Take a deep breath. We are going to take some time to walk through our “4 Things to do After an Election.” All of these practices will draw us back to the ultimate truth. Jesus. Is. King. Pause for a few minutes and breathe again. Set a timer on your phone or clock and takeContinue reading "Day ONE: Nov 8-14"
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08 Nov 05:26
Before we begin, take 5 deep and slow breaths. God has created today for good, for you and for His Kingdom. Yesterday, we were reminded that Jesus is calling us to be rooted in the Kingdom of God. Our dissatisfaction for this world reminds us that God is the only one who can redeem aContinue reading "Day TWO: Nov 8-14"
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08 Nov 05:23
You were created for God’s goodness today . . . It’s easy to be fooled into believing that our highest contribution this past week was a vote; in reality, our highest contribution is both our love for others and for God. 10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus,Continue reading "Day THREE: Nov 8-14"
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08 Nov 05:21
Take a Break At the time of writing—the election was still being disputed. It still may be. If so, our encouragement today is to take a break. If the election has been decided by the time you are reading this, there are other issues at play that need to be addressed. Our advice today: takeContinue reading "Day FOUR: Nov 8-14"
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08 Nov 05:17
What To Do After An Election Be Gentle and Show Humility Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:5 (NASB) At 6’ 4” I have been called a giant. Compared to some, I am a large human. Compared to others, I am pretty normal. I can’t do muchContinue reading "Day FIVE: Nov 8-14"
4m ·
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01 Nov 02:38
Tear Down the Walls: Galatians Part 2 Today is a fresh day given by the Lord to you. Take a deep breath and tell God that you’re thankful for a new day. Gather yourself. Take another deep breath. When you’re ready, read on. Jesus doesn’t start with a bunch of ideas. He doesn’t begin withContinue reading "Day ONE: Nov 1-7"
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01 Nov 02:35
Tear Down the Walls: Galatians Part 2 Yesterday we asked the Lord to prepare us to be confronted. Now, before I present some false gospels, let me remind you of something the Lord has spoken to our church over the last few years: We choose KINDNESS over NICENESS. Here is what that means: God isContinue reading "Day TWO: Nov 1-7"
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01 Nov 02:33
Tear Down the Walls: Galatians Part 2 This week we are working through the false gospels that are common in our world. Yesterday (link here), we addressed the common refrain: “God just wants me to be happy!” Today: “A vote for my political party is a vote for God.” The scriptures encourage us to respectContinue reading "Day THREE: Nov 1-7"
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01 Nov 02:30
Tear Down the Walls: Galatians Part 2 This week we are tackling “false gospels” that have taken root in our society. “I believe in Jesus (but don’t really follow his way).” It is common for people in our culture to have been told that they just need to “believe” in Jesus. While the scriptures doContinue reading "Day FOUR: Nov 1-7"
4m ·
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01 Nov 02:26
Tear Down the Walls: Galatians Part 2 Election day is behind us. But, arguments rage on. As we conclude this week, let’s consider some thoughts for moving forward. Read the words of Jesus out loud: 43 “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. 44 But I say, loveContinue reading "Day FIVE: Nov 1-7"
