READ John 19:1-37 Like most boys, when I was little I wanted to be just like my dad when I grew up and do what he did. Maybe you can relate. Because he was a pastor, this made for some very interesting moments! Beginning when I was still a pre-schooler, I would regularly set up […]
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READ John 13:1-17 REFLECT I had a mentor for a number of years who shared and modelled two things that he felt were critical to following Jesus… There’s no bottom to humility. There’s no lid on passion. My friend’s name is Mo. I worked under him as a Youth Pastor for 4 years. He preached
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READ John 13:21-32 REFLECT Can you imagine sitting around a table with Jesus when He tells you that one of those who have become your best friends over the last several years will betray Him? That must have been unsettling. You think you know those guys so well, but you find out Jesus is the
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READ John 12:20-28 REFLECT Your showing up today demonstrates your curiosity about Jesus whether you’ve known him for years or are just beginning your journey with Him. Curiosity, like the Greeks’ demonstrated in this passage, is a good thing. You are designed to desire God. What is interesting here is that Greeks want to see
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READ John 12:1-11 REFLECT When was the last time you judged someone else’s actions? Over the last two years, I’m sure I’m not the only one who has viewed others’ actions as foolish, careless, or too cautious. When your heart is focused on anything other than Jesus, you place yourself in a seat that only
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Are You Living Like It’s Saturday? By Carey Nieuwhof, Founding Pastor Sometimes when you look at your life or at the world, you might be tempted to think God really has no idea how terrible things can be. That’s why today matters so much. This is the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter—the day between
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When It Looks Like God Is Losing Good Friday By Carey Nieuwhof, Founding Pastor Have circumstances ever gotten so terrible for you that you thought: “There’s no way God could possibly be present?” I’ve wondered that at times. Honestly, I think most of us have. Maybe you’ve: Lost your job. Had someone very close to you die
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Will God Reject You If You Betray Him? By Carey Nieuwhof, Founding Pastor So if you really mess up, does that end your relationship with God? It’s a great question. The reality of most of our lives is this: we promise we’ll obey God, then we don’t. Does that ever mean God will simply reject
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How To Love And Forgive People Who Hurt You By Carey Nieuwhof, Founding Pastor Ever have a hard time forgiving someone? Especially someone who has hurt you … deliberately? It’s hard to imagine how Jesus must have felt the final week of his life. He had come to offer God’s forgiveness and grace to each
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How God Uses His Power By Carey Nieuwhof, Founding Pastor If you had ultimate power, what would you do with it? My guess is you would change some things you’ve always wanted to change, likely for you and for others you’re close to. But then what? Interestingly enough, when people become powerful in this world
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