What was the purpose of Christ's crucifiction? To remove our sin and guilt, remove the wrath of God, removes our alienation from God

How do we stop ourselves from being tempted? We can prepare ahead of time, by reading the scriptures.

As we ponder during Lent, we need to remember that it is not all about death and sin.

As we come to church, for some possibly out of the feeling of duty or habbit, we leave with a sense of peace and love that was granted to us through the Holy Spirit.

Eternity-Forever? Afterlife? Eternity is absence of time and no ending point. Sundays can change your eternity...they already have.

There is the family you live with and your church family. A healthy family has 1) intention 2) unity 3) grace

Sunday -- a day of rest. You will refreshed and better after day of rest. Use Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday to reflect on your Sunday...Use Thursday, Friday, Saturday to anticipate Sunday!

Sunday day of rest. 4 components 1) Ceasing 2) Rest 3) Embracing 4) Feasting. Sabbath, a day to unplug and focus attention on presence of God Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-11

Epiphany - revelation. 4 Components learn from Magi 1) God guiding them 2) Travel together - safety 3) Goal get to Jesus 4) Redirected

Like Joseph and Mary, we should searched for Jesus in our Father's House.