The Hidden Lesson in Jesus and Lazarus’ Story: Doing What We Can Do

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So I’m going to keep this short, because short is good. Jesus told short stories, and I love that. Short is powerful. Maybe you know the Lazarus story already? Jesus raises him from the dead in John 11. Think about that: Lazarus has no blood flow. His brain is done. His organs are already disorganized.…

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Jesus Is Your Example And Strength When You Have Nothing Left To Give

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If you’re a parent, then you’re likely all too familiar with this scenario: You’ve worked all day, come home, played with your kids, cooked dinner, cleaned up, helped with homework, given baths, read stories, and got the kids to bed. You finally have a moment to collapse on the couch for a little while at the end of…

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Why We Should Always Choose Grace Over Judgment

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I’ve gone on this “judge not” journey many times for multiple reasons and in multiple seasons. And now that I’ve had so much time to learn from experience, I’ve finally developed a little “check” in my spirit right as I’m about to think something judgy. 

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