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Jesus forgives you for ________. Fill in the blank with whatever comes to your mind. Whether you have a troubled past or just a really bad moment. Jesus can take the guilt, shame, and burden from you.

"Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change."

John 6:37 – “However, those the Father has given me will come to me, and I will never reject them.” I’m currently reading a book called “Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers” by Dane Ortlund. The chapter I read over the weekend was based on this verse. The author spends the whole chapter talking about the truth that no matter what we have done, no matter how great the sin, disappointment, betrayal, lie, hurt, or anything else – no matter it, once we humbly come to Jesus and accept him as Savior of our lives, he will NEVER reject us or cast us out of His presence.

You want to earn the respect of your peers? Become more of a leader in your work-place? Influence those around you to help better…

I admit, sometimes it's difficult putting others first throughout my days. One scripture passage that remains a beautiful reminder of how I can practice this is Colossians 3:12-17.

"So don't worry about tomorrow,

One of my favorite things about summer is that it stays light out longer. I enjoy being able to be outside in the evenings, either going for a walk or even just having light streaming into the house. It makes sense to me that God refers to his kingdom as one of light.

I don’t know about you, but in Orange City, Iowa, it feels like Spring has arrived almost overnight. Saturday was filled with a soaking rain all day and today the sun is shining. All of the grass in town is a bright spring green.

If you are anything like me you are constantly comparing yourself against how you should be living, hearing the Spirit nudge you each time…

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Galatians 5:22-23

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms."

As we continue through Holy Week maybe one of the best things we can be reminded of is that Jesus came to save sinners.…