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Introduction Nose blind. Just so exposed to something that no longer can you smell. It is the normalization of certain things we are exposed to. From where we were last week - examining where your root is. Jesus moves on - to talk about the eye. Healthy = sincere or singular in focus. The problem of…

Introduction New Years Resolutions. Either to begin something or to stop something. But towards some level of transformation. Jesus is calling His disciples to transformation. A deeper relationship. Why we study Scripture. Our goal must never be the bare minimum amount of knowledge necessary to get us…

Introduction Christmas morning joy. Expectation - hard time sleeping on Christmas Eve. Tradition for Eve’s Eve. So tired so I can sleep. Excitement for the next morning! Just a time of Joy! And a different joy as a parent. Christ Brought Joy vv. 11-12 “Grace has appeared.” Longing and looking is done.…

Introduction It’s A Wonderful Life Movie Picture What if George Bailey had never been born? Brother and all that he saved. Pharmacist. Loans to home owners / City. Mary as lonely librarian. The difference his life made. Similar thought experiment. What if Jesus Christ had never been born? Hospitals.…

Introduction How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Original vs. Live Action vs. Newest Cartoon - Poll The message of the Live Action version, how they all get so obsessed with the surface of the holiday. This is what the Grinch is rejecting! We probably all feel a bit of this turmoil at this time of the year.…

Introduction I noticed an uptick in articles leading up to November: 7 Tips to a peaceful Thanksgiving dinner How to avoid politics at the holidays What to do if “that uncle” shows up How to disown your family… Certainly in years where politics is prominent, but even more this year. A mark of our fallen…

Introduction Less than one week away. One bullet per year. Focus & Relaxation. Focus on target, slowly squeezing trigger. Breathing, don’t flinch. It requires an outward and inward balance. Prayer has an upward and inward balance. Last week, outward / upward focus. The breath to center us on the Heavenly…