Jesus came to restore power unto us, power not to sin, power to overcome in and through him, and power to persevere. WE are powerless, but he is power.

The cross makes suffering meaningful. Jesus came as a servant who would suffer, and through his suffering conquered the world. Through Jesus, we also can conquer our suffering and sin.

Forgiving others brings great healing, but what about feeling forgiven of our sins? Do we carry out guilt with us? Or, do we allow Jesus' forgiveness to penetrate deep in our hearts?

Many of our issues may seem only on the surface, but all our problems come from deep within, our sinful condition. We need healing deeper than the surface, we need total healing that only Jesus can do.

Enlightenment is made of two aspects: grief and grace. The Lord does not dispense his wisdom and kindness without cost. Denying God's signs brings grief, but his grace overcomes all things.

Jesus is the answer to all our doubts. Faith is not about facts and reason; instead, it's about a relationship with God that grows daily through the reading of his word.

God's vision of mission is very different than ours. He does not cast away the bruised and broken; instead, he lifts us up in appreciation, compassion, and liberation.

God seeks to heal us in totality, mind, body, soul, and spirit. More than that, he desires to heal all things in and through Jesus. Jesus is our source of healing.

Rev. Dr. Russell shares a love letter to his son, Andrew Russell as we celebrate Rev. Russel's ordination service. God works through covenant families.

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