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
By Andrew Williams “I was sick and you visited me…” – Matthew 25:36 Good morning fellow disciples. Sickness and disability can be incredibly isolating experiences. When our bodies or minds don’t function the way they “should,” it’s easy to feel like outsiders in a world that prizes health, strength, and self-sufficiency. But for followers of
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By Andrew Williams “When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.” –
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By Andrew Williams “Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.” – Proverbs 14:31 Good morning fellow disciples. As followers of Jesus, we are called to have a special concern for the poor and marginalized in our society. Throughout the Scriptures, God makes it clear
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