By Andrew Williams Good morning fellow disciples. Have you ever noticed how the world often revolves around the idea of “me, me, me”? We’re bombarded with messages that tell us to focus on our own needs, to chase our own desires. But amidst this self-centered clamor, God whispers a different message: a message of love, […]
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By Andrew Williams Good morning fellow disciples. Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in a rut, your thoughts constantly circling around the same negative patterns? It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of life, letting our minds be shaped by fear, worry, and negativity. But God offers us a way out, a
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By Andrew Williams Good morning fellow disciples. Have you ever felt the tug of two opposing forces within you? One whispering promises of ease and comfort, the other urging you towards a path that seems difficult, even scary. This internal struggle is a reflection of the constant battle between our fleshly desires and the call
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By Andrew Williams Good morning fellow disciples. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to feel like we’re constantly running on empty. We crave a moment of peace, a chance to simply breathe and reconnect. But where can we find this sanctuary? The answer lies in the simple act of choosing to
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By Andrew Williams ‘One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!”
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By Andrew Williams “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” – Matthew 5:43-44 Good morning fellow disciples. Few teachings of Jesus are as challenging and counter-cultural as His call to love
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By Andrew Williams “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” – Galatians 3:28 Good morning fellow disciples. Our world is wonderfully diverse – a tapestry woven together with myriad cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, and perspectives. And as
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By Andrew Williams “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” – Proverbs 19:17 Good morning fellow disciples. Poverty is a complex, multifaceted issue that touches every corner of our world. From lack of access to basic necessities like food, water, and healthcare, to the
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By Andrew Williams “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” – Luke 4:18 Good morning fellow disciples.
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By Andrew Williams “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16 Good morning fellow disciples. When we think about “loving the sinner,” it’s easy for our minds to jump to certain categories of sin – the
