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Have you ever paused to truly reflect on what it took for your sins to be washed away? It required the ultimate sacrifice—a single, perfect offering of God’s own Son. Jesus endured unimaginable pain: He was beaten, mocked, betrayed, and crucified. His blood was poured out, and His body broken, all so you could be restored to a renewed relationship with a holy and loving God.
The Bible speaks often about rejoicing in the Lord—but what does that truly mean? At its core, it’s about having a deep and secure hope that brings joy, no matter the circumstances. In Christ, we find true and lasting joy, regardless of what is happening around us because licv=ing for Christ gives us joy with a purpose.
As followers of Jesus, our journey often calls us to pause and reconnect with Christ. To be truly connected to Him means more than knowing about Him—it’s about relating deeply to what He has done for us. It’s about reflecting on His sacrifice, His grace, and His love that transforms our hearts. When we draw near to Him, we find strength, peace, and purpose, rooted in the unshakable truth of who He is and all He’s accomplished on our behalf.
As we step into the new year, imagine what it would look like if the Church truly came alive! In the desolate places of our lives where we’ve felt stuck, God gently asks, “Can these dry places come alive?” Through the power of the Holy Spirit within us, the answer is a resounding yes—they can flourish and thrive!
Jesus' coming revealed our mission: to share Him with the world and live as His witnesses. Like salt, we’re called to add flavor and draw others closer to Christ—so how salty are we?
We are called to love as Jesus loves us, but how do we live that out? How do we truly show love to our neighbors, to one another, and even to our enemies? Jesus demonstrated His love by giving everything—laying down His very life so we could find life in Him. That’s the heart of love: sacrificial, selfless, and life-giving.
As believers, sharing our faith can sometimes feel challenging. There are many reasons why we hesitate, but at its heart, sharing our faith is simply about telling our story—what life was like before Christ came into the picture, and how it’s changed as we’ve embraced God’s design and purpose. It’s really that straightforward, yet we often make it more complicated than it needs to be.
Believers are known by many beautiful names: the Body of Christ, Friends of God, His Workmanship—all expressions of God’s purpose and love for us. Yet, there’s one word that captures the heart of our community: The Church. It’s a sanctuary for those seeking healing and a place to gather in life’s joy, sharing in celebration with one another.
We’re called to be Disciples making disciples and that means following in the footsteps of Jesus. But what if we’re not sure how Jesus would handle certain situations? We just have to turn to His word to find out how to go through these circumstances with the love and grace of God.
Sanctification might sound like a big, theological word, but at its heart, it simply means being made holy or set apart. As believers, we're called to navigate the challenges of life by growing in holiness each day. The beautiful part is that we don’t do this alone—it’s through the strength of Christ that we’re able to be sanctified daily, overcoming and enduring whatever comes our way.
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