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Mark 4:30-32 – And he said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable shall we use for it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when sown on the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth, yet when it is sown it grows up…
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Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for…
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Then Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Can I do what only God can do? You meant to hurt me, but God turned your evil into good to save the lives of many people, which is being done. [Genesis 50:19, 20 NCV]
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Jesus doesn’t do anything half way. Salvation is in full. Forgiveness is in full. His riches are in full. His blessings are in full.
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Let’s be honest… sometimes, life hurts. When we don’t get the job we really wanted. When someone we trust breaks that trust. When we’re talked about at work. When we lose our job and can’t find a way to pay the bills. When our spouse isn’t who they used to be and we’re struggling…
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But the Lord said, “Go, for Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel. (Acts 9:15 NLT)