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Jesus Over Everything: Putting God First
He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. — Colossians 1:17 NIV WELCOME Leader, read aloud to the group. Today we’re talking about something beautiful and powerful: what it means to live a Jesus over everything kind of life. We’ll explore the mindsets that often keep us from it and… The post Jesus Over Everything: Putting God First appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Six Hours One Friday
He was uneasy. He had been since noon. It wasn’t the deaths that troubled him. The centurion was no stranger to finality. Over the years he’d grown callous to the screams of the crucified. He’d mastered the art of numbing his heart. But this crucifixion plagued him. The day began as had a hundred others — dreadfully. It… The post Six Hours One Friday appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Holy Week Activities for Kids
The days and week before Easter, also known as Holy Week, can be a wonderful time of encouraging children to understand the significance of the days before Christ’s crucifixion and the resurrection. Holy Week, also known as Passion Week, is the week before Easter, beginning with Palm Sunday and ending on Easter. Today we are focusing on… The post Holy Week Activities for Kids appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Telling the Easter Story and Jesus’ Resurrection with Eggs
It’s been a tradition in Christian families for years to us plastic eggs to teach children the meaning of Easter and the story of Jesus’ resurrection. While there are many Christian stores that sell the Resurrection Egg (TM) kits, I’ve found that making them on your own is fairly easy if you have the time… The post Telling the Easter Story and Jesus’ Resurrection with Eggs appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Easter Resurrection Power
“You aren’t listening.” “I don’t feel loved.” “I’m alone.” Friends, while I hate to admit it — this week has been hard. The flesh-side of me wishes I could blame it on my husband, but I can’t. It takes two to tango. I’ve accused him within my mind. I’ve raised my voice in the house. I’ve changed the atmosphere from peaceful to stressful. I’ve taken it out on the kids. I feel bad about all this… I wonder if things might be hard at home for you too? We are living in a fishbowl, after all. Right on top of those we love, 24/7. Unable to get time alone, like before. It is…
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When Your World Turns Against You
Get up, we must go. Look, here comes the man who has turned against Me. The words were spoken to Judas. But they could have been spoken to anyone. They could have been spoken to John, to Peter, to James. They could have been spoken to Thomas, to Andrew, to Nathanael. They could have been spoken to the Roman… The post When Your World Turns Against You appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Better to Be Known than Famous
If we are going to walk in the fame for which we were created, it will require that we learn to distinguish between His fame and the fame of this world. * Known But whoever loves God is known by God. — 1 Corinthians 8:3 We try to be famous when we should long… The post Better to Be Known than Famous appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Walking in the Blessing of Today
Today cannot be a time of blessing, can it? After all, we are social distancing, staying 6-feet away and looking at others like walking-viruses, ready to attack. God, what do you have for me, here, in this weird place? This is an important question to ask. I believe there are blessings available for those who ask. A blessing, not a cursing — for those with eyes to see. A bounty, not a backbreaking burden — for those at home. Is that you? Or, do you feel it is unbiblical to be blessed? To seek a blessing? You know, my friends and family… for a long time, I could not receive a blessing.…
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The True Easter Lamb
From Alpha to Omega, El Shaddai to Prince of Peace, the many names of God highlight His attributes, each lighting up a facet of who He is. As I have studied these names, I have been impressed with how many pairs of them stand in stark contrast to each other! God is the Lord and… The post The True Easter Lamb appeared first on FaithGateway.
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In Times of Sorrow
Trust in Me at all times. I know the pain and sorrow you are feeling, and I want you to pour out your heart in My Presence. You need to release all those emotions in a safe place. Demonstrate your trust in Me by opening your heart to Me; as you do so, I promise… The post In Times of Sorrow appeared first on FaithGateway.
