Sometimes it feels like our world has been upended, things will never be the same, and that this is our new normal. On the very first Easter weekend, the friends of Jesus experienced similar feelings: loss, confusion, sadness… their entire world flipping upside down. But, they discovered a resilient peace together. Good news: WE can have that same peace… Maybe for some of us, it starts by taking a fresh look at one incredible, historical event.

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Michael & Donna sing from their couch at home: Your Love Never Fails and He is Faithful. Sing along, or just listen in. This is the third in our series, so check out the others if you haven’t yet. On this Easter weekend, we hope these songs remind you that you’re not alone, there is hope, and you can have resilient peace despite the chaos.

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Let’s be frank: We never know what the next news report will say, and right now that feels scarier than usual. Many of us are sheltering in place, some working from home, some of us essential and still reporting. This week we explore the two responses: panic or denial… and introduce a possible third way to respond. And, we hope to provide some practical tips for what to do when we feel afraid.

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Luke & Gillian play Sweetly Broken and Beauty for Ashes for us from home. Sing along, or just listen in. Second installment, so check out the first one if you haven’t yet. And stay tuned for another next week. We hope it brings you peace, hope and comfort. You’re not alone. God is with you, and for you.

Some bonus content for you… a 2 minute message from Jon on his deck at home, with 3 things you can do to help out during this crazy time in our city, state, and world.

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This pandemic and having to stay at home as much as possible can be a real test of our relationships. But what if we saw this time as a chance to improve our relationships and not just struggle through them? In this week’s episode, Jon talks about the root of conflict in relationships and the solution… it’s something that may surprise you. Afterward, Jon and Liz discuss some key elements in working through conflict in relationships.

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Apps for Reading the Bible: Dwell or YouVersion

Extra Readings on Humility: Luke 14:1-35 or Phil 2:1-18

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Extra Article: How to live together under lockdown

Challenge: Ask someone you’re cooped up with how you can be FOR them right now.

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Luke & Gillian play No Longer Slaves and Reckless Love for us from their living room. Sing along, or just listen in. We’re thankful for their musical gifts. You can expect another round next week. We’re doing our best to use technology, feel connected, and thank God for what he is doing despite the craziness.

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In this first episode of Together #forSalem, Jon and Aaron talk about how weird things are right now and how we can still be neighbors who are FOR each other, even in this new (but temporary) normal. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway (details in episode)!

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This episode was recorded on March 19, 2020.

What happens when we die? What will it be like? Will there be pets? How about marriage? Babies? Jon goes through a list of “So, what about…?” questions related to all things Heaven. Thanks for watching online this week, and for foreseeable future. You can still connect with us virtually, and keep checking in with your neighbors and each other. We can be the Church, be FOR each other, without a building. And contact us with your needs, questions, prayer requests, or just to say hi.

Give it a listen or a watch, and let it be the START of a bigger conversation. You can take this message further by sending us your comments & questions ([email protected]), use our study questions, and listen to all of the messages in this series. We’d love to hear from you!

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What people hate most about religion are judgmental hypocrites. And maybe we won’t make many friends with this one, but Christians can be the WORST. Like, if Jesus is who he said he was (loving, kind, compassionate), and Christianity is “real,” why are so many people turned off to church because of the people who are in them?! Really, it boils down to this: Hypocrisy is the difference between who we are and who we pretend to be. Well, we hope in listening to this you can find some practical steps to avoiding it, whether you’re a Jesus Follower or not.

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