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Fear, shame, and sadness. Those are just a few of the emotions and thoughts that were going through the hearts and minds of the disciples after Jesus was crucified. 2000 years later, these are still feelings we experience when we don't understand why life happens the way it does. When Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to his disciples multiple times, he opened their eyes to the reality of his resurrection and how it could change their emotions, attitudes, and actions.

He can open our eyes, too, and do the same for us. We doubt - daily. We might say that doubt is a normal part of our lives. However, doubt was never intended to be a normal part of our lives. And it doesn’t have to be. Jesus’ resurrection helps us see that.

Fear, shame, and sadness. Those are just a few of the emotions and thoughts that were going through the hearts and minds of the disciples after Jesus was crucified. 2000 years later, these are still feelings we experience when we don't understand why life happens the way it does. When Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to his disciples multiple times, he opened their eyes to the reality of his resurrection and how it could change their emotions, attitudes and actions.

He can open our eyes, too, and do the same for us. Jesus faced the greatest fear imaginable: the suffering of hell itself. And he faced it for us, in our place. If his resurrection has removed that fear for us, may it help us see all the other fears he has removed as well!

“All big things come from small beginnings. The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision. But as that decision is repeated, a habit sprouts and grows stronger. Roots entrench themselves and branches grow” (James Clear, Atomic Habits).

Habits are powerful. When those habits are filled with and fueled by grace, their impact can be profound. Jesus does not merely model these habits for us, but also equips us with the grace needed for these habits to take root and flourish in our lives. These are the Habits of His Grace, and on Palm Sunday we see in Jesus the humility we long for him to see in us.

“All big things come from small beginnings. The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision. But as that decision is repeated, a habit sprouts and grows stronger. Roots entrench themselves and branches grow” (James Clear, Atomic Habits).

Habits are powerful. When those habits are filled with and fueled by grace, their impact can be profound. Jesus does not merely model these habits for us, but also equips us with the grace needed for these habits to take root and flourish in our lives. These are the Habits of His Grace, and today we see in Jesus the forgiveness we long for him to see in us.

“All big things come from small beginnings. The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision. But as that decision is repeated, a habit sprouts and grows stronger. Roots entrench themselves and branches grow” (James Clear, Atomic Habits).

Habits are powerful. When those habits are filled with and fueled by grace, their impact can be profound. Jesus does not merely model these habits for us, but also equips us with the grace needed for these habits to take root and flourish in our lives. These are the Habits of His Grace, and today we see in Jesus the patience we long for him to see in us.

“All big things come from small beginnings. The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision. But as that decision is repeated, a habit sprouts and grows stronger. Roots entrench themselves and branches grow” (James Clear, Atomic Habits).

Habits are powerful. When those habits are filled with and fueled by grace, their impact can be profound. Jesus does not merely model these habits for us, but also equips us with the grace needed for these habits to take root and flourish in our lives. These are the Habits of His Grace, and today we see in Jesus the compassion we long for him to see in us.

“All big things come from small beginnings. The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision. But as that decision is repeated, a habit sprouts and grows stronger. Roots entrench themselves and branches grow” (James Clear, Atomic Habits).

Habits are powerful. When those habits are filled with and fueled by grace, their impact can be profound. Jesus does not merely model these habits for us, but also equips us with the grace needed for these habits to take root and flourish in our lives. These are the Habits of His Grace, and today we see in Jesus the determination we long for him to see in us.

“All big things come from small beginnings. The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision. But as that decision is repeated, a habit sprouts and grows stronger. Roots entrench themselves and branches grow” (James Clear, Atomic Habits).

Habits are powerful. When those habits are filled with and fueled by grace, their impact can be profound. Jesus does not merely model these habits for us, but also equips us with the grace needed for these habits to take root and flourish in our lives. These are the Habits of His Grace, and today we see in Jesus the faithfulness we long for him to see in us.

We’re not always so good at distinguishing between wants and needs. We are quite good even at convincing ourselves that a want is really a need. If we aren’t careful, that same mindset can begin to affect how we view Jesus and his role in our lives. Does Jesus exist merely to provide for what I want, or is he truly the Savior that I need? Jesus’ Transfiguration provides us with the answer.

We’re not always so good at distinguishing between wants and needs. We are quite good even at convincing ourselves that a want is really a need. If we aren’t careful, that same mindset can begin to affect how we view Jesus and his role in our lives. Does Jesus exist merely to provide for what I want, or is he truly the Savior that I need?