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Do people see Jesus in me? The cross of Christ was a moment in history that defined history. A moment when God showed us His love, His power, His grace, and His presence in a deeply impactful way. But Paul would later describe a way of living that only the cross made possible. There is a way of living so intimately connected to Christ that we are crucified with Christ. And when that happens, when we did, Christ begins to live in us. That's when people see Jesus in me. If people don't see Jesus in me now, perhaps I need some cross in my life. What does that look like...listen in on this episode to join me in pondering that question.

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Why the cross? Many people today who love Jesus, are offended by the cross. I've heard that question so many times, "why the cross?" It is disturbing that God the Father would send his Son to be crucified. It is disturbing that God would a price, such a price, would need to be paid for our redemption. There are many ways to look at the cross; it's mean is deep and mysterious. What was accomplished on the cross goes well beyond my ability to understand. But scripture is clear, there was a price to be paid. There was a battle to be won. And there was a love to be given. What I know beyond a shadow of a doubt is that the cross shows us how much we are loved by God the Father and his Son, Jesus. 

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Does Jesus still love me when I fail? That's such an important question and one that at least some of us have wrestled with at times in our life. Can he still use me? Am I still on the team? Can Jesus still love me when I fail? We will find the answer in the heart that Jesus shows toward Peter after his greatest failure. With all my heart, I believe that Jesus looks at each of us with delight, not disappointment. That's the lesson of Peter for us!

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Have I ever experienced a love-burst? AND What is the motivating passion of my life? These are the questions that we ponder as we read the first part of Mark 14.  And most of our time will be spent focusing on another story of extravagant generosity that touched the heart of Jesus. It was love-burst of a woman that in some ways points the way to the ultimate love-burst of God -- the cross.

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Is this the end? I can't tell you how many times I've been asked that question, especially in the last couple of years. Specifically, the question I get asked is "Are we living in the end times?" Mark 13 is all about the end of time, the culmination of history which leads to a whole new chapter of God's story for God's people. But as we dive into Mark 13, we'll see that perhaps even more important than the nature of our times, is the promise of hope and the enduring Word of God!

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What is extravagant generosity? How can I touch the heart of God? How do I love God and love my neighbor? These are the questions that this episode will dive into. It's a lot, but the story that Jesus shares of a woman who gave one of the world's greatest gifts is up to the task. We begin with the call to love God and love our neighbors (the two greatest commandments) and we finish with a story that, even if it doesn't touch your heart, touched the heart of God!

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Why do people reject Jesus? That's an interesting question isn't it. I think there is more than one reason, but at the heart of it are issues of control, trust and surrender. But in the end, perhaps the more important question is, "Why doesn't God reject us?" I'll give the answer before you even listen, it's that important. God doesn't reject us because His love, his never-ending, always enduring, life-changing love, is for us.

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Where is your sacred space? Mark 11 contains two unique outbursts of Jesus all centered around the question of sacred space. Where is your sacred space? We are all hungry for God's presence and when we encounter His presence, that place becomes sacred space. Mark 11 has good news and bad news for those who seek sacred space. The bad news is that God cannot be put in a box. The good news is that God cannot be put in a box! Everywhere He is, is a sacred place!

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What one thing do I lack? Imagine Jesus sitting across the table. You're having a cup of coffee and he says to you, "You only lack one thing in your life? If you had that one thing, your life would be off the charts thriving." Wouldn't you want to know what that one-thing was? When he told you what one-thing you lack...at that point the question turns to, "Will I trust him?" Those are the questions this story asks. You'll have to bring the answer.

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How am I doing at keeping my wedding vows? Maybe you don't think that question applies to you but in so many different ways, we are all impacted by how well people are keeping their wedding vows AND for those who are not married, Mark 10:1-16 is still a good reminder of the importance of having a good heart!