Best Luis Palau Podcasts (2024)

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We Will See His Face 0:59

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Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror. But then, we shall see face to face. These are words from 1 Corinthians 13. Have you ever looked at yourself in a warped or damaged mirror? You look, and you think: That doesn’t look like me. It’s a poor representation of who I am. These verses are reminding us that this is how we see. We don’t under…

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An Act of Service 1:00

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When we share the Gospel with people, we’re also making a commitment to serve others lovingly, just as Christ did Himself. It’s the abundant life. It’s kindness, right? Mercy, love, sacrifice. This is a beautiful thing! And it means that when we share Jesus with people, rather than trying to accuse them of sin or position ourselves in a superior wa…

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Fix Your Eyes 0:59

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There was a time in my life when my days were full of grief. I had just lost our third baby in a late-term stillbirth. I was dark, confused, depressed. I didn’t understand why God hadn’t answered my prayer to save our child. In the midst of this season there was a verse in 2 Corinthians that helped to lift my grief. So, we fix our eyes not on what …

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The Brightest Light 1:00

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Who Jesus is, and what He came to do… is a beautiful, miraculous thing. In 2 Corinthians, it’s described this way… For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so that we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. The gift of Jesus Christ is like the first light that eve…

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Just a Veneer 0:59

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In Hollywood, there’s a famous road with all sorts of fake grocery stores, movie theaters, and homes. It’s where a lot of famous movie scenes are filmed and it looks real; it’s enticing, and glamorous. But actually, the whole set is made of flimsy plywood and lots of paint. Like this street in Hollywood, many people walk around wearing a veneer or …

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Are you broken? 0:59

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I was recently speaking with a group of women in a prison in Panama. As I shared my story of hope, I could tell that many of these women were so broken from the inside out. They were once girls with dreams and plans, ready to love and be loved- to have a life. I couldn't help but think of the words from Psalm 51 as I considered God's posture toward…

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Unworthy 1:00

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A few years ago we had a festival in beautiful Myrtle Beach. I remember it as if it was yesterday... the boardwalk and the sand, the smell of the ocean... And, I remember the people. One woman, in particular, stands out in my memory. She’d resisted the Good News message but had lingered to talk. She became frustrated trying to describe her desperat…

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Your Healer 0:59

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Do you need healing? Jehovah Rapha is the Hebrew name for God our healer. Sometimes we're afraid to ask for healing. We're free to believe. But it's impossible to read about the life of Jesus and not clearly see that He healed over and over again. He is the one able to heal. We ask with faith, but we ask with submission- God will do what He is goin…

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God Promises Peace 0:59

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When we receive Jesus into our life, we can walk peacefully, even through difficult seasons. John 14:27 in the Bible says, “I am leaving you a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So do not be troubled or afraid.” As you think about your life right now, ask yourself: Are you really surrendering to Je…

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A Call to Rescue 0:59

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It’s easy to hear pastors or evangelists like me say, “Go share the Gospel!” and think, “Sure, Andrew, I do intend to get to that later.” But the reality is, the Gospel is an urgent message. People need to hear about Jesus today. In a very joyful, clear, and bold way. The Bible relates the importance of sharing the Good News in Proverbs 24:11, sayi…

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You Are the Salt of the Earth 0:59

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Have you heard it said by Jesus that ‘You are the salt of the earth’? Well, think about salt. It gives flavor and it preserves. It was a valued commodity in the ancient cultures. Jesus is saying to us, you’re valuable, AND you’re meant to be a means of flavor and preservation in the world. We’ll only be salty when we ask the Living God to come and …

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Submit to One Another 1:00

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My friend Mark was single for many years and during those years I could see that he was becoming increasingly selfish and self-centered. He liked things done his way and became intolerant of those who wouldn’t cater to him. As you can imagine, this had a very negative effect on his dating life. Everything had to revolve around him, and the relation…

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You Are the Light of the World 0:59

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Have you heard the words of Jesus, ‘You are the light of the world’? You might think to yourself what a lovely idea, but I’m not the light of the world, I’m actually searching for light. I feel overwhelmed by darkness. Well, you’re not meant to live this way. You’re meant to be filled with light. And actually light up the world around you. When you…

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Praying for the Prodigal 0:59

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Do you have a prodigal son or daughter? Someone who has walked away from the faith, or a loved one who is really living rebelliously? If so, I want to urge you to remain faithful in prayer. You see, I was a prodigal son. For many years, I lived by my own rules. I was selfish, and despite every attempt my mom and dad made, I was wrapped up in my own…

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The Light of God 0:59

21d ago0:59

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G. K. Chesterton said, “God is like the sun; you cannot look at it, but without it you cannot look at anything else.” The light of God illuminates everything around us. He is always there, and His presence is the light we need in life. When I think of a light in the darkness, I am reminded of Daniel in the Bible. Daniel trusted God when he was in a…

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Come Follow Me 0:59

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When Jesus called His first disciples, it was such a simple interaction. He called them, and their response was immediate. In John 4, we’re told that Jesus saw two brothers, fishermen, and He said to them“Come, follow me.” Immediately, they left their nets and followed Him. Jesus didn’t tell them where they were going, but He did tell them what the…

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Create a Home 0:59

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On either coast of the United States, you can see grand monuments to financial empires. The spectacular Biltmore Estate is in North Carolina. Hearst Castle is in northern California on 127 acres of gardens. These two places were built by wealthy, powerful men. But nobody resides in them anymore. They are show places for tourists to visit. They’re n…

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Immediate Change 0:59

17h ago0:59

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We’re told that when Jesus began His ministry, He called two brothers, James and John. They were in a boat with their father, preparing their nets for fishing. Jesus called them, and the text says, “Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed Him.” Jesus didn’t tell them where they were going. He just said, “Come.” And their respon…

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A Redeemed Life 0:59

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A young woman who worked in our office – I’ll call her Danielle – came from a very dysfunctional family. As a child, she endured all sorts of terrible things. But she is now married to a wonderful husband who loves God; she’s a mother; she’s involved in her church; she has great stability in life. Someone asked Danielle how she came to have such a …

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Superhero 0:59

5d ago0:59

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I’ve heard it said that everybody needs a hero. I guess that’s why there are so many superheroes in popular culture. They can fly, or be supernaturally strong, or even shoot webs out of their hands. They specialize in swooping in to save the day when humanity is in trouble. I suppose superheroes fill a need we have for being saved from danger and d…

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Repentance 0:59

6d ago0:59

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Do you bristle at the religious word, repent? If you do, you should understand that it’s Jesus’ word. He said in Matthew 4,“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” The word used here for repent simply means: Think differently. Maybe Jesus is calling you to think differently. Do you blindly follow the thinking of everything that’s thrown your wa…

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Let it shine! 0:59

7d ago0:59

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Are you afraid to stand out? Jesus said,“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify yo…

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Think Differently 0:59

8d ago0:59

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Have you ever felt a dislike for the Christian church because you feel like they are always calling people to repent? In Matthew 4, at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, when He began to preach, He said these words,“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” The word for repent used here simply means: Think differently, reconsider, turn from thinki…

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Right and Wrong 0:59

12d ago0:59

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There was a popular song many years ago that said, “It can’t be wrong when it feels so right.” That’s a strong excuse for many people who misbehave and step over moral boundaries. So how do we distinguish what’s right and what’s wrong? I believe the best way is to know what God has told us in His word, the Bible. Begin reading in the book of Matthe…

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Everyone Has a Story 0:59

15d ago0:59

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Everyone has a story to tell. Can you share yours freely? One of the most powerful ways to share the Good News of Jesus is simply to tell people what God has done in your own life. Think back to the moment you first made a decision to follow Jesus. What happened inside of you? How is your life different? Maybe you feel like you’ve learned to forgiv…

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You Need a Home 0:59

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A large global company used this motto a couple years ago: Home. The most important place in the world. And yes, home is a place, but it’s not just a place. It’s something we ALL need. One of the great tragedies of life is that many do not have a home because of poverty,war, addiction or abuse. But there is a hope that’s promised in the Bible. One …

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We Are Not Heroes 0:59

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2 Corinthians 4:7 says this… We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. It is a relief to know that the power of God is what makes our lives work. It’s His light, not ours. That’s what enables us t…

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God Can Heal Your Heart 0:59

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Do you believe that God can help you? In Psalm 147, the writer tells us that God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. And then very next verse says,He determines the number of stars and calls them each by name. Scientists estimate that there are 200 billion trillion stars in the universe. Yet the creator of this universe determines th…

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Nothing Goes to Waste 0:59

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Do you remember the hardest time of your life? It can be hard looking back at tragedy and pain. We wonder…why? Sometimes things just happen and there isn’t a clear explanation. But we can take some comfort in this, Romans 8:28. It says… We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according t…

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Confidently Anchored, Confident to Share 0:59

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Have you ever felt afraid to be open and honest about your faith in a particular situation? Maybe your workplace or your family has a negative attitude toward Christianity and you’re worried about being judged there. Be encouraged by this passage from Hebrews 6. This is what it says… We who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as w…

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A Glimpse of Home 0:59

24d ago0:59

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As humans, we spend our time and energy trying to create a home that’s impossible to have. We imagine that if we just had this house or apartment we would finally feel at home. And at times we do, but the feeling is illusive-it’s fleeting. This world is just a glimmer, just a glimpse of home.We’re reminded in 1 Corinthians 13 from The Message: Some…

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You Can Make Him Known 0:59

25d ago0:59

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Did you know that as a follower of Jesus, you are carrying Jesus around with you in your heart wherever you go? In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he prayed for the people this way… I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trus…

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Look at the Unseen 0:59

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Do you feel like an exile here? As if this place we live is not our home? The words of 2 Corinthians 4 give us some great direction. Paul says, We fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. When we fix our eyes on eternal things, we remember that this isn't our home and w…

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His Light in You 0:59

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If you’re a follower of Jesus, that means that the Holy Spirit—the part of God that speaks to us, guides us, and comforts us—now lives inside you. This is how it’s described in 2 Corinthians 4… For God, who said, “Let light shine out of the darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed …

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Let Him Carry You Home 0:59

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Do you feel far from God? If so, you are not alone. As humans, we make mistakes, and we fail, we fail again and again, but the truth is, God never abandons you. Jesus tells a story in Luke 15 about a lost sheep. He says that when a shepherd loses one sheep, he leaves the 99 other sheep to go searching for the 1 lost sheep. Jesus says… And when he f…

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What is “home”? 0:59

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What describes home to you? My daughter says: cozy, safe, warm. What words would you use? I think of home as the place where I have all my things and a place of order… where my people are… the people I love. I think of home as a safe place where I can be myself, both physically safe and emotionally safe. Home is a place for rest. One of the diction…

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Sharing the Journey 0:59

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When you gave your life to Jesus, the Holy Spirit of God came and took up residence inside you. You became a new person. But knowing God deeply is a journey. It takes time to get to know Him just like it takes time to develop deep friendships and intimate relationships. Even as you’re getting to know God, you can still share with others about what …

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Hold On to Hope 0:59

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Are you discouraged today? Maybe there’s a situation in your life that seems impossible. Or a relationship that’s breaking your heart. Let me encourage you with the words from Hebrews 10, from The Message:“Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He (that's God) always keeps His word.” Do you feel like you’re losing your grip? Don…

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Knowing God’s Voice 0:59

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Do you know God’s voice? In John 10:3-4, Jesus says this about Himself… He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. As you walk with the Lord more and more, you can trust that He will help you to learn to recognize His voice. …

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Your Spiritual Inheritance 0:59

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When you were born, you inherited some of the physical features of both your parents. You share some of their personality traits, too. But there is an identity that’s even deeper than what you share with your parents. The Bible tells us that even before you were born, God made you, and chose you to be His own. This is your spiritual inheritance and…

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Our Home Is With Him 0:59

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We all long for home. I’m born and raised on the island of Jamaica. I call it “My Sweet Jamaica.” And I have so many beautiful childhood memories of sunshine and my barefoot freedom as a little girl. The country rural areas… But the truth is that the home I had as a child doesn’t exist any longer.Things have changed, and I’ve changed. But there is …

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The Best Party Ever 0:59

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Right now, you have an earthly home. Maybe you live in a house or an apartment. Maybe you share a living space with friends or relatives. Wendy and I love to have guests come into our home for celebrations or just to spend time together. Maybe you do that kind of thing, too. But your home right now it’s temporary. If you are a follower of Jesus, yo…

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Strangers in the World 0:59

2M ago0:59

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The Bible calls us exiles. It’s the word Peter uses in 1 peter. Speaking to the church, he says, “To God's elect, strangers in the world.” That word is ‘exile’. We are strangers living in a strange land. We are made for another home—an eternal home. Jesus told His friends in John 14, I am going to prepare a place for you. So do not be afraid. Right…

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A Place in God’s Family 0:59

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Think for a moment about your family…the people who took care of you when you were a baby. Hopefully, they fed and clothed you, and made sure you were healthy. Can you imagine if, when you were born, your parents asked you for a resumé just to show that you're qualified enough to be included in your family? That would be absurd! And in the same wa…

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Ambassadors for Jesus 0:59

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What does it mean to be an ambassador for Jesus? It just means carrying His message with us into the world, everywhere we go—sharing what He has done for us. It’s summed up for us so perfectly in this passage— 2 Corinthians 5:19-20. Where it says… God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he ha…

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Invite Others to Come Home 0:59

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Do you long for your eternal home? Do you know that the promise of this kind of home is for you? And one day, you WILL be at home with your Father. One thing to remember is that God is a hospitable God. He’s welcoming, and He wants all to come home. As we think about home, He’s invited you, and He wants you to invite others. Hospitality is God’s id…

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Bigger Than You Can Imagine 0:59

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Jesus entered into the world He created in order to absorb the judgment we would have faced for all our sins. And He came spreading a message—that through Him we can have closeness with God, whose love and power are bigger and better than we could ever imagine! What would happen if we decided to make His message our life’s message? What’s one way t…

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Everlasting Home 0:59

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We are constantly working and trying and striving to create a home here that will never be possible. Honestly, the true meaning of home is people, isn't it? The people we love, the people we would die for, protect, the people we'd pour out for- this is what home is all about. The thing that shakes us is that the home we long for and we need can so …

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What is the message of Jesus? 0:59

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Much of Jesus’ words in the Bible are sending a message that His plan to be close to us is bigger and more powerful than we have dared to imagine. In John 4, Jesus is speaking to a woman next to a well as she’s drawing water. And He says, Those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, …

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Hearts That Burn 0:59

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There is an amazing story in the Bible about when Jesus was walking down the road with His disciples. But they did not know it was Him! He had just died on the cross, and they did not yet know that He had been raised from the dead. They thought they were talking with a stranger until He revealed Himself to them, and then He vanished! Listen to what…

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