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Belief and faith are mysterious things. They grow and evolve in each of us as human beings. We can often mistake a "breakthrough" as a conclusion. The opposite is quite true. Breakthroughs of faith will lead us into new seasons of growth. Those who were witnesses to Jesus' resurrection clearly share this dynamic growth on that first Easter morning.
It is not always easy to be yourself when it seems that everyone is watching you! Jesus' entrance in Jerusalem is a powerful moment of authenticity. Everyone had great expectations of what he would do and be. He remains faithful to who he is and God's purpose for his life. This week's episode explores how he maintains a sense of authenticity when the stakes are high.
The notion of a final judgment often brings a sense of fear causing us to wonder what side of that judgement we may find ourselves. Jesus tells a story about judgement where all people are separated into two groups. Those that served him and those that did not. This week's episode explores a tough passage of scripture by looking at two different ways to interpret it.
We often wish for a big impact. The assumption often made is that a big impact comes from an equally big action. For the followers of Jesus, big impact usually begins with small actions done quietly. The true power of God is not revealed in grand movements alone but, in the small actions that we may think make no difference at all. This week's episode explores how those small actions have a huge impact.
Many in American culture are educated to solve problems. Our impulse is to fix, repair, and create efficiency. It is hard to leave things alone. In this week's episode, we explore how evil works in the world and what we are to do about it. It is a story about judgement and how damaging it can be.
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