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Responding to Tragedy: A Christian Perspective
There are many different emotions that arise when reading the headline that, yet another school shooting occurred in Texas. I am reminded of a similar time in Jesus’ life and believe it gives insight on how we can navigate through tragedy and in turn respond to those around us.
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S.T.O.P - The Importance of Having Gospel Conversations
The primary thing on my heart during this time was praying and asking God to heal this individual so that I could stop and have one more conversation, that they could hear the Gospel and be asked the same question, “Do you believe this?”
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Jesus vs. The Easter Bunny
What difference does Easter make if it is celebrated with the Easter Bunny as the central figure or Jesus? I mean, c’mon… who REALLY believes someone can rise from the dead? And what does it matter over 2000 years later anyway…?