Before we can talk about being known by God, we have to get honest about the fact that most of us are barely known by ourselves.

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The resurrection of Jesus is not a story to simply believe in, but as an event that was seen, recorded, and testified to.

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Following Jesus can be inconvenient, costly, and even embarrassing. Even Jesus' earliest followers wrestled with this tension. But one of his disciples asked a question that put everything in perspective: "To whom shall I go?"

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Jesus leveraged his authority for the benefit of those under his authority. Following Jesus means that when we find ourselves in positions of authority, we do the same.

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Jesus offers us the choice of denying ourselves now or losing ourselves later. But you'll find that when you pay the price for following Jesus, you'll be glad you did.

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What do people who follow Jesus look like? What do they wear? If we want to be like Jesus, we have to train like Jesus.

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Religion says, Change and you can join us. Jesus says, Join us and you will change. There's a huge difference. Following always begins by taking one small step.

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Jesus didn't invite people to become Christians—He invited them to follow Him. Following isn't about doing what Jesus says; it's about being WITH Jesus, becoming LIKE Jesus, and doing WHAT Jesus did.

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This week, we explored fasting as a spiritual practice for our upcoming Awaken Indiana 40-day initiative. Fasting isn't about earning God's favor but creating space to notice His presence by training our desires and revealing what controls us. It's a way to "walk by the Spirit" and become more aware of God's activity in our lives.

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We're often taught that church health equals attendance numbers. But God designed each person as a unique "masterpiece" with a specific calling in their everyday life. We should learn to see our regular world—work, neighborhood, family—as our real mission field, not just Sunday morning programs. It's about getting off the bench and into the game God already designed for you.

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