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Tag Archives: Resurrection

Will we be resurrected?

January 12, 2021

Why it matters: Am I the one Jesus brings into the room with Him or am I the one provoked to …

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Miracles of Jesus raising the dead!

December 24, 2020

Why it matters: There are a number of examples of this stunning miracle in the Bible. Notably, 3 are attributed …

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What happens at the crack of dawn on resurrection Sunday?

December 20, 2020

After Jesus was crucified, he was hastily buried as the clock was ticking moving toward the Jewish Sabbath. No work …

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Jesus is dead. What would the disciples do?

December 7, 2020

They had waited. It wasn’t easy but they honored the Sabbath. So much had happened and they were so distraught. …

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Are we going to Jerusalem with Jesus?

November 18, 2020

Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …

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Is the resurrection of Jesus evidence of God?

November 3, 2020

Jesus rose from the dead. That is amazing and represents the good news of God. God is not dead. We …

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You don’t expect to bury your children.

October 27, 2020

She is 12 years old. She got sick. She died. Everyone is beside themselves in grief and horror. You don’t …

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Where is Jesus now? What is He doing?

October 19, 2020

This is stunning. God raised Jesus from the dead and He is in charge of running everything. The totality of …

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How does God prove His love for us?

October 7, 2020

God takes our salvation and relationship with Him seriously. We know that God loves us because He sent His Son …

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Jesus rocks our world!

October 1, 2020

We know it is true. Jesus rocks. He is amazing. His love for us can’t be compared to anyone or …

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Jesus didn’t come to make bad people good. He came to make dead people live!

September 17, 2020

Jesus lives. He is resurrected. God is a God of resurrection. God is a God of life. In Jesus we …

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Will the dead hear the voice of Jesus? Will we all be resurrected from the dead?

September 16, 2020

Every person who has or will live on this earth will experience resurrection.  I know that we as believers understand the …

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How great is our God?

August 7, 2020

This says it all. Jesus and His Father are so pleased to give us life. And not just any kind …

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Why are you looking for the Living One in a cemetery?

August 3, 2020

After Jesus was crucified, he was hastily buried as the clock was ticking moving toward the Jewish Sabbath. No work …

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Jesus was dead. What would they do?

July 26, 2020

They had waited. It wasn’t easy but they honored the Sabbath. So much had happened and they were so distraught. …

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Is anything exempt from the rule of Jesus the Messiah?

July 20, 2020

Who is Jesus? The very Son of God who, as man, died for us and is now resurrected into an …

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“Now the Messiah has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep” ~Apostle Paul

July 3, 2020

I believe that Jesus, the anointed Messiah of God, was crucified in my place, to pay my penalty for missing …

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What is God’s goal for us? Do I get it?

May 24, 2020

Jesus knew why He was here. He knew how it would end. He knew He would go through the worst …

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Are we going to Jerusalem with Jesus?

May 21, 2020

Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …

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Jesus didn’t come to make bad people good. He came to make dead people live!

May 17, 2020

Jesus lives. He is resurrected. God is a God of resurrection. God is a God of life. In Jesus we …

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“Don’t be alarmed” ~An Angel

April 16, 2020

  It is a simple message but the most powerful one I can know. I should not be afraid. I …

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“Master, I believe you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who comes into the world.” ~Martha

March 30, 2020

I am stunned and amazed. Jesus performs an impossible miracle. This is a must read chapter in the holy scriptures. …

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“Now if we have died with the Messiah, we believe that we shall also live with Him.” ~Apostle Paul

March 20, 2020

I have been baptized. That unites me with the death, burial and resurrection of my Master Jesus. I live a …

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“Let us leave the elementary teaching about the Messiah and go on to maturity” ~Author of Hebrews

December 26, 2019

I want to be mature. I don’t want to be a baby. I want to grow up and be an …

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“For the Master Himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God.” ~Apostle Paul

November 25, 2019

The word rapture does not occur in the Bible. The term comes from a Latin word meaning “a carrying off, …

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“And we’re here today bringing you good news: the Message that what God promised the fathers has come true for the children—for us! He raised Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul

October 12, 2019

The Apostle Paul lays out the core message of good news for me. Jesus died for me and was raised …

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“Because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the dead.” ~Apostle Paul

September 25, 2019

Jesus gave the apostles great power. It was stunning. The sick were being healed. What was their message, based on …

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“I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die.” ~Jesus

July 16, 2019

Resurrection of my body, after death, will happen. So is the eternal life I have right now as a follower …

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Will our resurrection have us completely united to Jesus the Messiah in His resurrection?

May 2, 2019

I have been baptized. That unites me with the death, burial and resurrection of my Master Jesus. I live a …

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It is “Resurrection Sunday”! He is risen!

April 21, 2019

Here we are. It is “Resurrection Sunday”. I’m celebrating the resurrection of Jesus not bunnies and chocolate candy. That’s just …

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The lull of Holy Saturday — What was Jesus up to?

April 20, 2019

There is a break from the horror of Good Friday! Jesus is carrying out the plan of His Father. His …

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Does Jesus show His Preeminence by His exaltation to the Father’s right hand?

March 12, 2019

Here are things I believe and know to be true. Jesus is the Son of God He came to earth …

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“Who will roll back the stone from the tomb for us?” ~The 2 Marys

February 11, 2019

It is a real and practical question from the 2 Marys. Great, they are thinking, here we are and how …

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“Woman, why do you weep?” ~Angel to Mary

February 9, 2019

Alone. Depressed. Confused. I am all those things some days. I am weeping. I feel abandoned. Where is my Jesus? …

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Is the resurrection preached by the apostles?

January 15, 2019

Jesus gave the apostles great power. It was stunning. The sick were being healed. What was their message, based on …

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“Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” ~Jesus

December 28, 2018

I believe that Jesus, the anointed Messiah of God, was crucified in my place, to pay my penalty for missing …

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Is resurrection real for believers?

December 2, 2018

Resurrection of my body, after death, will happen. So is the eternal life I have right now as a follower …

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“So thick-headed! So slow-hearted! Why can’t you simply believe all that the prophets said?” ~Jesus

October 19, 2018

Jesus is resurrected to an incorruptible body after having been crucified. It is three days after His death. He is …

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“Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” ~Jesus

September 26, 2018

Jesus the Messiah was baptized by John: Jesus sets the example for us and was baptized by John. God is …

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“Jesus died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.” ~Apostle Paul

September 24, 2018

Jesus is my substitute for having to pay a penalty for having missed God’s goal. Jesus tasted death for me …

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“Lazarus died. And I am glad for your sakes that I wasn’t there. You’re about to be given new grounds for believing.” ~Jesus

September 3, 2018

Here I see the care and compassion of my Master. It appeared somewhat callous to begin with. Lazarus is sick. …

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The Resurrection of Jesus the Messiah — Is it foretold by Jesus Himself?

August 17, 2018

I believe that Jesus, the anointed Messiah of God, was crucified in my place, to pay my penalty for missing …

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“You can see now how it is written that the Messiah suffers, rises from the dead on the third day.“ ~Jesus

August 1, 2018

Scripture presents conclusive evidence that Jesus the Messiah was in fact resurrected from the dead to an incorruptible body. The …

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“Don’t be afraid. I know you’re looking for Jesus the Nazarene, the One they nailed on the cross. He’s been raised up; he’s here no longer.” ~An Angel

July 18, 2018

I am looking for Jesus in all the wrong places. I think “he was”. My language and my attitude is …

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“The world is against me because I expose the evil behind its pretensions.” ~Jesus

July 3, 2018

Jesus stands firm against evil. Jesus challenges me to do the same. As God’s child, I walk according to this …

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I am a Devoted Slave of Jesus, the Messiah

June 9, 2018

My role is one of a slave. I am a devoted slave of Jesus, the Messiah. Really? Yes, a slave. …

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Resurrection of Jesus the Messiah — It is Foretold In Scripture

May 31, 2018

Scripture presents conclusive evidence that Jesus the Messiah was in fact resurrected from the dead to an incorruptible body. The …

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Miracles of Jesus — Raising the dead!

April 16, 2018

There are a number of examples of this stunning miracle in the Bible. Notably, 3 are attributed to Jesus. This …

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“He has risen from the dead!” ~Angel | Breaking News! Jesus rises from the dead in an incorruptible body!

April 1, 2018

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was …

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“Peace be with you!” ~Jesus

April 1, 2018

Here we are. It is “Resurrection Sunday”. I’m celebrating the resurrection of Jesus not bunnies and chocolate candy. That’s just …

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“Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” ~Greeks coming to Jerusalem for Passover

March 26, 2018

In the timeline of Passion week, it is a little unclear where to place the story of the Greeks seeking …

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“Why are you looking for the Living One in a cemetery? He is not here, but raised up.” ~Angels about Jesus

March 8, 2018

“They were puzzled, wondering what to make of this. Then, out of nowhere it seemed, two men, light cascading over …

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“Listen carefully.” ~Jesus

January 8, 2018

Jesus challenges me to listen. Frequently he commands that if I have ears then I should be able to hear. …

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“Tear down this Temple and in three days I’ll put it back together.” ~Jesus

October 21, 2017

Jesus had just chased the merchants out of the temple. He was furious at what was going on. How dare …

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“Those who have lived the wrong way, will walk into a resurrection Judgment.” ~~Jesus

October 12, 2017

Jesus is always clear. There will be a resurrection. There will also be a  judgement. Those who have lived the …

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“Why do you weep? Who are you looking for?” ~Jesus

October 7, 2017

Jesus died for us. Jesus was buried for 3 days. What now? Jesus triumphantly rises from the dead in a …

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“Go everywhere and announce the Message of God’s good news to one and all.” ~Jesus

August 17, 2017

Jesus had a few things to say after his resurrection and before he ascended to heaven. Jesus was angry that …

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“An evil and wanton generation is always wanting signs and wonders. The only sign you’ll get is the Jonah sign.” ~Jesus

July 13, 2017

Jesus is direct. Jesus has no tolerance for the religious and their hypocritical ways. I must take the warning from …

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"Just as the Father has life in himself, he has conferred on the Son life in himself. " ~~Jesus

May 13, 2017

Jesus knows that God is all about life. He is our source and it will last forever. Jesus also knows …

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“God raised Jesus from death and set him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running the universe.” ~Apostle Paul

April 16, 2017

Who is Jesus? The very Son of God who, as man, died for us and is now resurrected. But in …

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“What we believe is that the One who raised up the Master Jesus will just as certainly raise us up.” ~Apostle Paul

February 22, 2017

How often do I keep quiet when I should say what I believe? Too often I think. If I believe …

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“The One who died for us—who was raised to life for us!—is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us.” ~Apostle Paul

January 19, 2017

What does Jesus love look like? Jesus is in there sticking up for me. When I am accused of something, …

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“Think of yourselves the way the Messiah Jesus thought of himself.” ~Apostle Paul

December 24, 2016

The birth of Jesus has special meaning. We must see it from the eyes of Jesus, our Messiah. We should …

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Have I mastered the basics as a disciple of Jesus? Am I ready to move on?

June 25, 2016

There are basics in being a disciple of Jesus. Are the following in place in my life? Do I trust …

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"Christ the Lord is risen today, Sons of men and angels say. Raise your joys and triumphs high; Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply." ~~Charles Wesley

April 25, 2016

The message we proclaim is that Jesus, the Messiah, died and was resurrected. We can’t deviate from that good news. …

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"Those who have lived the right way will walk out into a resurrection Life." ~~Jesus

March 27, 2016

Jesus knows about judgment. His Father has given Him the authority to judge us. God has also demonstrated the power of …

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"But you haven’t seen the half of it yet, for in the same way that the Father raises the dead and creates life, so does the Son." ~~Jesus

November 6, 2015

Some days we think we have seen it all. Of course we know it isn’t true but it sure does …

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“Jesus talked to them about things concerning the kingdom of God.” ~Luke

August 23, 2015

What is Jesus’ favorite thing to talk about? It is the way things work in God’s world (Kingdom). This is …

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Where does my identity come from?

August 10, 2015

Jesus knew before he selected Judas that he would betray him. He wanted him as a part of the 12 …

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“After his death, Jesus presented himself alive to them.” ~Luke

July 23, 2015

The Apostles were absolutely convinced of Jesus resurrection from the dead. Luke, the author of Acts, is careful to document …

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“I wrote on everything that Jesus began to do and teach until the day he said good-bye to the apostles.” ~Luke

June 22, 2015

Jesus is now in heaven sitting at the right hand of God. This is central to our faith and believe. …

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Am I willing to suffer and mature? Will I rejoice and be happy?

June 16, 2015

Jesus, the Son of GOD, came to earth and suffered for us. Imagine that. Take a minute to think about …

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“With Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid.” ~John Mark

April 10, 2015

Am I astonished or afraid? Those who simply follow get afraid. Perhaps they were more curious than committed. Jesus wants …

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"Easter says you can put truth in the grave but it won’t stay there." ~~Clarence W. Hall

April 5, 2015

Jesus is risen. Hallelujah! Easter says you can put truth in the grave but it won’t stay there. ~~Clarence W. …

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Stunning Easter message from Judge Andrew Napolitano

April 5, 2015

A moving Easter message from Fox News Senior Judicial Analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano: On the first Good Friday, the Romans …

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Some great Easter quotes: He Is RISEN! He is Risen indeed!

April 4, 2015

He Is RISEN! He is Risen indeed! Christ the Lord is risen today, Sons of men and angels say. Raise …

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Nothing sparse at all: A Poem

November 9, 2014

Jesus has always been supreme. He was in the beginning and He will be in the end. Jesus is leading the resurrection …

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"Give her something to eat." ~~Jesus

July 10, 2014

The events of the day had been stunning. A 12 year old had just been raised from the dead. At …

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“Some scholars have naively declared God to be dead, forgetting that they are dealing with a God who found His way out of the grave.” ~Cardinal Ivan Dias

June 27, 2014

Jesus rose from the dead. That is amazing and represents the good news of God. God is not dead. We …

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"Little girl, get up." ~~Jesus to a dead 12 year old girl

June 23, 2014

She is 12 years old. She got sick. She died. Everyone is beside themselves in grief and horror. You don’t …

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It is so true — Jesus Rocks

June 6, 2014

  We know it is true. Jesus rocks. He is amazing. His love for us can’t be compared to anyone …

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"Why all this busybody grief and gossip?" ~~Jesus

May 4, 2014

We get consumed with our feelings. Jesus challenges us to move beyond that and see His world. He can provoke …

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“When I was born again, I received the very life of the risen Lord from Jesus Himself.” ~~Oswald Chambers

April 20, 2014

This says it all. Jesus and His Father are so pleased to give us life. And not just any kind …

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“In the Messiah, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade.” ~~Apostle Paul

April 20, 2014

Parades are so much fun. The bands, the floats, and the celebration of a special day. Everyone gets into it. …

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"The time is coming when everyone dead and buried will hear his voice." ~~Jesus

April 20, 2014

Jesus lives. He is resurrected. God is a God of resurrection. We live a resurrected life with Him. That is …

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At the crack of dawn on Sunday …

April 20, 2014

After Jesus was crucified, he was hastily buried as the clock was ticking moving toward the Sabbath. No work could …

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Where is the sting of death?

April 20, 2014

Death has no power. It has been swallowed up whole by the triumphant resurrection of our Master Jesus. This is …

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“Why are you looking for the Living One in a cemetery?” ~~An angel to the women

April 20, 2014

They had waited. It wasn’t easy but they honored the Sabbath. So much had happened and they were so distraught. …

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The resurrected Jesus is in charge of everything, forever!

April 20, 2014

Who is Jesus? The very Son of God who, as man, died for us and is now resurrected. But in …

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This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike "What’s next, Papa?" ~~Apostle Paul

April 20, 2014

We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We share in His resurrection and live a resurrection life. We get to share …

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We are on our way to Jerusalem with Jesus

April 16, 2014

Jesus destiny was in Jerusalem. God’s goal for Him would come to pass there. He would die and be raised …

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God Thoughts: He is not here

April 2, 2014

It is a simple message but the most powerful one I can know. I should not be afraid. Jesus was …

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Do we know our assignment?

March 31, 2014

We have been given an assignment. God has things he wants us to do. Some of that got started with …

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