Ascension
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The Ascension is awkward. Because Jesus has to go away and also stay forever, and all of his followers must deal with that paradox.
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Live Differently
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8 min read
Jesus asks his followers to live differently: from what they know, from their families, and from the world around them.
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Jesus prayed for his disciples.
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5 min read
In a time of confusion and conflict, the disciples need help. We need help. And Jesus prays for us because we need it.
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Jesus is more than the resurrection
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2 min read
The one thing people know about Jesus is that he died and then came back. One minute he became dead. Then he wasn’t. Christians throughout history have made a big thing out of this. I mean, it is a pretty awesome story. But I think, in a sense, we’ve overstated it. We act like the…
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Going Away
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2 min read
For SundayEaster 7B Collect O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives…
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Ascension
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1 min read
Prayer God of Hope, be with me, with us today. Inspire us, encourage us, stir us up that we might know you better. That we might love you better. That we might see you, among these friends, today. Amen. Introduction The format is simple. Some teaching, some talking, some summarizing, some homework. Questions: Can we…