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In this world, it seems that it is important to show everyone who you are, what you have accomplished, what you deserve. Someone has to speak up for you, and it might have to be you! If you aren’t watching out for yourself, who is going to? But the greatest possible contradiction to this is the heart and core of the Bible. We must humble ourselves if we are to be exalted. Put the interests of others before ours? But if we do that, then who will take care of us? Who? Jesus will. The very one who showed us what it means to humble Himself for our good. The One who gave us life by doing so. So, let’s imitate Him. Let’s learn what a truly great life is – it begins with making ourselves lowly.

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What does it look like to live a life worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ? It means living in such a way that shows Jesus is worth something to you. It looks like walking with, loving with, and doing life with those who are different than you, because Christ binds you together. It looks like striving together to make Christ known because Christ motivates you. It looks like standing with courage against all oppressors, because Christ secures you. To live is Christ. To Die is gain. Have you found Christ worth living for, dying for, worth casting all away for? That is what it means to live a life worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ. To live is Christ. To die is gain. It’s a win-win!

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Letting God’s light shine as we live in this dark world can be pretty difficult. As we follow Jesus in a world that doesn’t, we will face opposition. So we need a thick skin if we are going to do what God calls us to do. But we also need a loving heart toward people. Love moved Jesus to do what He did for us, and it is love for people that will move us to live out our purpose. This rare combination of a thick skin and tender heart was seen in the life of the Apostle Paul. As we look at this letter he wrote, from prison, to the people of Philippi, we can see his loving heart as he prays with joy because of these people who came to know and love Jesus. May God also make our skin thick and our hearts tender!

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In this past week Jesus’ immense love for us has been made clearly known to us as we remembered the suffering and death he faced for our sins.  Today Jesus’ immense power is made known to us as we remember how he rose from the grave in triumph and victory.

Whatever darkness “Friday” brings ends on Easter Sunday. Because Jesus is alive, Sunday changes everything-life, death, hope, joy, your perspective on every day, and your forever. EVERYTHING! 

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It was the price spoken of in ancient prophecies and confirmed in the New Testament events – flesh and blood, given over to pain and suffering. The flesh and blood that formed a new agreement and promised a new pledge from God to his people – the pledge that forgiveness is complete and no more sacrifice is necessary for a relationship with God. It is the price we see again and again, as we approach the table where Jesus presents his body and blood as the assurance of that forgiveness. 

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That week in Jerusalem was unlike any other. When Jesus rode into the city on a donkey, the crowds erupted with excitement, waving palm branches and shouting praises. They sang, “Hosanna!” and celebrated His arrival, but the truth is, they didn’t fully understand what was happening. By the end of the week, those same crowds changed their tune. They cried out for His crucifixion, shouting for His death.

No one truly understood what was happening that week—no one except Jesus. Jesus knew exactly what He was walking into. He knew the betrayal, the suffering, and the cross that awaited Him. But He also knew why He was doing it. Jesus willingly embraced condemnation so that the condemned—us—could go free.Think about that for a moment. Jesus, the innocent one, stood in our place. He took the punishment we deserved so that we could receive the freedom we could never earn. He didn’t have to do it, but He chose to—because He loves us that much.

So today, as we reflect on that incredible week, let’s thank God that Jesus understood what no one else did. Let’s thank Him for His willingness to walk the road to the cross, for His sacrifice, and for the freedom He offers to everyone who believes in Him.

This is the heart of the Gospel: Jesus was condemned so that the condemned can go free. And because of Him, we’re invited into a freedom that is eternal, unshakable, and filled with hope.

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We are often called upon to take a stand and make a statement witnessing about our relationship to our Savior. Peter had that opportunity and notoriously failed. Why? Peter had his eyes on the wrong place and built his faith on the wrong thing. God grant us such a faith that will not fail because it is built on him who will not fail us.

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Two things in life are certain—death and taxes. Taxes are due in just a few weeks, and most of us are already preparing for that. But what about the other certainty? Death is something no one can predict. Who knows when it will overtake us? One thing is for sure: at that moment, we’ll stand before the ultimate Judge of all.

That might sound sobering or even intimidating, but there’s incredible hope in what comes next. You see, for you, Jesus willingly stood before human judges and even God Himself. He, the ultimate Judge—the One who had every right to pass judgment—chose to be judged in your place. Think about that for a moment: the Judge of all the earth became the judged. He took on what we deserved so that we could stand justified before God.

Because of what Jesus did, there’s now a new certainty for those who trust in Him: “Death, taxes, and justification.” Justification means you’re declared right with God—not because of what you’ve done, but because of what Jesus has already done for you.

So today, as you think about the things in life that are certain, consider this: Jesus made a way for you to face life’s uncertainties with confidence and peace. He stood in your place so you could stand before God without fear. And that’s the best certainty of all.

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Everyone has their price. We’re all chasing something—whether it's success, love, purpose, or peace—and we’ll often pay almost any price to get it and keep it. But have you ever stopped to think about what price someone else might pay for you?

Jesus had something incredible on His mind—you. He saw your worth and your potential, and He was willing to do whatever it took to make a way for you. When everyone else fled from the fight, when the cost was far too high for anyone else to pay, Jesus didn’t back down. He stepped forward, rose up, and embraced the fight.

Why? Because embracing the fight meant He could embrace you. He didn’t run from the cost of love; He paid it in full so that you could be welcomed into His arms, forgiven and free.

So, wherever you are in life, whatever you’re chasing, take a moment to consider this: Someone already paid the highest price to give you something far greater than you could ever imagine. And today, you’re invited to embrace Him, just as He has already embraced you.

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Family ties are some of the closest and most powerful bonds we experience. We know the deep joys they bring—and the heartbreak when trust is broken. Few things are harder to mend than a shattered relationship, especially when one has been unfaithful.

Yet, in a love greater than anything we’ve known, Jesus chose to bind Himself to us—not with a fragile promise, but with His own blood. Though we’ve often been unfaithful to God, He calls us family and becomes our brother. He remains faithful even when we falter. This is a bond unbroken, a love unshaken. A bond solidified by Jesus' blood.

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