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Encouragement is a Commandment

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The least costly thing we can be generous with is encouragement, yet it affects the most remarkable change. When most people think of generosity, their first thought revolves around giving money or things. The calling is not limited to loving others more than objects. Let’s explore one man who was known for his generous words.…

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Palm Sunday: A Day of Excitement or Dread?

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Imagine the anticipation people in Jerusalem felt, gathering for Passover and praying for their freedom from the oppression of Rome. They had heard the prophecies of the coming Messiah, a powerful king like David who would lead them to liberation. And then, on a day known as Palm Sunday, a man riding on a donkey…

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Transforming Lives in Tixtla de Guerrero

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“Generosity of the heart is the root of generosity in all its forms.” We want to focus on this big idea today as we discuss giving to the missions ministry in Tixtla de Guerrero, Mexico. Generosity is not just about giving; it’s about wanting to give. “Cheerful giving” is commanded in 2 Corinthians 9:7, indicating…

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Holy Saturday – Holy Week

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Tomorrow is Holy Saturday, the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, and I want to talk to you about hope, the future, and transformation. Hope is an essential part of our everyday lives. We cannot live without it, and knowing Christian hope is vital to living a Christian life. Whatever our future hope is…

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The Darkness and the Light – Holy Week

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Holy Week is a time of deep reflection for Christians around the world. It is a time when we remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, his death, and his resurrection. Good Friday, in particular, is a day that calls us into the suffering of the Lord of all creation. It is a reminder not to…

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A Call to Purity in a World of Temptation – Holy Week

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As we approach Easter, it’s important to take a closer look at the concept of holiness and purity in our lives. While these ideas may seem outdated or irrelevant in our modern society, the truth is that God has given us specific instructions on how to live in a way that honors him. In Leviticus…

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The Day of Atonement: A Prequel to Easter – Holy Week

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As we approach Easter, it’s important to remember the significance of Holy Week and the events that led up to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today, I want to focus on Leviticus 16:1-34 and the Day of Atonement. This was a yearly observance where the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies to maintain…

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Maundy Thursday – Holy Week

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Entering into Holy Week reminds us of the hunger that plagues us as human beings. It is a hunger for spiritual satisfaction that has persisted throughout history. In John 6:35-58, Jesus speaks of this hunger as a universal need that only He can satisfy. Jesus satisfies our spiritual hunger as manna fed the Israelites in…

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Palm Sunday – Holy Week

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Holy Week is the most sacred week in the church calendar, and it all starts with Palm Sunday, where Jesus enters Jerusalem as a humble king riding on a donkey. This event redefined Israel’s expectations of what the Messiah would look like. Instead of a conquering military hero, Jesus is a lowly, gentle king who…

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Mexico Mission: March – April 2022

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The Ruiz Family Serving the Lord in Tixtla de Guerrero, Mexico March April 2022 Update Dear Praying Friends, I’m writing this update in a much different setting than my usual prayer letters. The Lord blessed me with the unique opportunity of flying to California alone to visit my parents and Samuel for a week. It’s…

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