Pastor Eric Stillman is committed to seeing God transform lives as well as our community and world by the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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These podcasts are messages that were preached at First Love Church in Ocala, Florida. We hope that you are encouraged and inspired by what you hear. We are a non denominational, egalitarian church that practices a generous orthodoxy. Find out more about our local congregation online at firstlovechurch.org. #firstlovechurchocala #firstlovechurch #ocalaflorida #egalitarian #Jesuschrist #jesus #nondenominational #pastor #spirituality #christian #eucharist #opentable #tableofthelord #communion ...
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Welcome to the Everfree Podcast hosted by Keith & Megan Peeler. For the last ten years they have been on a journey to understand the power of the Holy Spirit through inner healing and deliverance prayer. The Peelers will share their honest stories about how to walk in freedom through an intimate relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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Sermons from NewLife Christian Centre in Perth, Western Australia
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Salt and Light and what Jesus says his followers are. Through engaging narratives and personal stories, we challenge you to embody the essence of a neighbor in need, moving beyond superficial acts of kindness to genuine, impactful connections. Hear about a moment of unexpected compassion that transformed a simple task into a profound lesson in love…
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Who is the Lord, That I Should Obey Him? • Eric Stillman • Oct 6, 2024
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Who is the Lord, That I Should Obey Him? Oct 6, 2024 • Eric Stillman In the fifth sermon in the Exodus sermon series, we look at Exodus 7:17 - 10:29, the story of the first nine plagues and what God reveals through the plagues about who He is and why we should obey Him.By Eric Stillman
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Perseverance in the Call of God • Eric Stillman • Sep 29, 2024
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Perseverance in the Call of God • Sep 29, 2024 • Eric Stillman In the fourth sermon in the Exodus: The journey from slavery through the wilderness to the Promised Land sermon series, we look at Exodus 4:18 - 5:23, the beginning of Moses' obedience to God's call on his life, and the characteristics he will need to overcome the challenges he faces.…
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What if reorienting your soul could start with a simple Sunday gathering? On this spiritually enriching episode of the First Love Church Podcast, we explore the sacred significance of these gatherings as a time to remember our true identity as beloved children of God. Journey with us through the teachings of Jesus, the Beatitudes, and the book of P…
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The God, The Call, And The Response • Eric Stillman • Sep 22, 2024
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The God, The Call, And The Response • Eric Stillman • Sep 22, 2024 In the third sermon in the Exodus sermon series, we look at Exodus 3:1 - 4:17, the story of Moses and the burning bush, to see what we learn about God, His call on our lives, and our response.By Eric Stillman
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The God Of Our Mess • Eric Stillman • Sep 15, 2024
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The God of our mess Sep 15, 2024 • Eric Stillman In the second sermon in the Exodus sermon series, we look at Exodus 2 and how God prepared Moses for the tasks he had for him to do.By Eric Stillman
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Equal Mercy: Bridging Divides with Love (James 1)
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What does it mean to truly live out your faith? This episode of our podcast takes a deep dive into the Book of James, inviting you to explore the dynamic relationship between belief and action; highlighting the vital role of community in spiritual growth. Through reflections on nature, we uncover profound lessons about hope and renewal, emphasizing…
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Generous Listening, Emotional Peace, and Transformative Love (James 1:16-17)
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Discover the profound beauty of finding God in the everyday as we journey through ordinary moments together. Have you ever wondered what it means to see God's presence in the mundane aspects of life? Join us as we explore how ordinary time in the liturgical calendar can transform our daily experiences into sacred encounters. We'll also introduce ou…
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The Messages Of Suffering • Sep 8, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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In the first sermon in the Exodus sermon series, we look at Exodus 1 and the messages that our suffering communicates to usBy Eric Stillman
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Can love truly transform our lives and communities? Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we explore the deep metaphor of Jesus as the bread of life, reflecting on how His teachings on love resonate across cultures. We delve into the Apostle Paul's wisdom on maturity being marked by love and discuss the profound obligations we have in loving…
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Undercover Jesus: The Parable Of The Sheep And The Goats • Aug 25, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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Aug 25, 2024 • Eric Stillman In the eighth sermon in the MasterClass: Storyteller sermon series, we look at Matthew 25:31-46, the parable of the sheep and the goats, and how we will be judged upon how we treat "the least of these."By Eric Stillman
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Use What God Gave You: The Parable Of The Talents - Aug 18, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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Use What God Gave You: The Parable Of The Talents Aug 18, 2024 • Eric Stillman In the seventh sermon in the MasterClass: Storyteller sermon series, we look at Matthew 25:14-30, the parable of the talents, and how we will be judged upon what we do with the resources God has entrusted to us.By Eric Stillman
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Forgive As You Have Been Forgiven: The Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant - Aug 11, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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Forgive As You Have Been Forgiven: The Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant Aug 11, 2024 • Eric Stillman In the sixth sermon in the MasterClass: Storyteller sermon series, we look at Matthew 18:21-35 and what Jesus teaches us about forgiveness.By Eric Stillman
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The Scandalous Love Of God: The Parable Of The Two Sons • Aug 4, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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The Scandalous Love Of God: The Parable Of The Two Sons Aug 4, 2024 • Eric Stillman In the fifth sermon in the MasterClass: Storyteller sermon series, we look at the parable of the two sons (alternately known as the parable of the prodigal son) from Luke 15:1-32 to look at the love of God for both the irreligious and the self-righteous.…
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What Do You Deserve? The Parable Of The Vineyard Workers • Jul 28, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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What Do You Deserve? The Parable Of The Vineyard Workers • Jul 28, 2024 • Eric Stillman In the fourth sermon in the MasterClass: Storyteller sermon series, we look at Matthew 20:1-16, the parable of the workers in the vineyard, to see what we learn about our attitude towards salvation, the life of faith, and God.…
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The Incomparable Worth Of Knowing God: The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure • Jul 21, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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The Incomparable Worth Of Knowing God: The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure Jul 21, 2024 • Eric Stillman In the third sermon in the MasterClass: Storyteller sermon series, we look at Matthew 13:44-46 and the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price and what they teach us about the incomparable worth of knowing God.…
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Love Your Neighbor: The Parable Of The Good Samaritan • Jul 14, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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Love Your Neighbor: The Parable Of The Good Samaritan • Jul 14, 2024 • Eric Stillman Jul 14, 2024 • Eric Stillman - In the second sermon in the MasterClass: Storyteller sermon series, we look at Luke 10:25-37, the parable of the good Samaritan, and what it has to teach us about loving our neighbor.By Eric Stillman
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How Is Your Heart? - The Parable Of The Sower • Jul 7, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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How Is Your Heart? - The Parable Of The Sower • Jul 7, 2024 • Eric Stillman In the first sermon in the MasterClass: Storyteller sermon series, we look at the parable of the sower in Luke 8:4-15 and what we learn about the importance of our heart to knowing and following God.By Eric Stillman
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The significance of baptism, and testimonies • Jun 23, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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The significance of baptism, and testimonies • Jun 23, 2024 • Eric StillmanBy Eric Stillman
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Daniel Summary & Testimonies • Jun 30, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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Daniel Summary & Testimonies Jun 30, 2024 • Eric Stillman We wrap up the Daniel series with a brief summary and time of testimoniesBy Eric Stillman
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Effective Prayer • Jun 16, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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Effective Prayer • Jun 16, 2024 • Eric Stillman In the ninth sermon in the Daniel: Faithfulness in Exile sermon series, we look at Daniel's prayer and what we learn about effective prayer.By Eric Stillman
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Salvation From The Lions • Jun 2, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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Salvation From The Lions Jun 2, 2024 • Eric Stillman In the seventh sermon in the Daniel: Faithfulness in Exile sermon series, we look at Daniel 6, the story of Daniel in the lions' den, to learn how it points us to the gospel and what it teaches us about being faithful in times of opposition.By Eric Stillman
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Guest Preacher: Bryan Bywater • May 26, 2024
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Guest preacher Bryan Bywater shares with our church.By Eric Stillman
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Guest Preacher: John Kane • May 19, 2024 Guest Preacher John Kane, missionary with Overseas Missions Fellowship in Southeast Asia, shares about his ministry and about what God's Word says about being ready.By Eric Stillman
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Judgment Day • May 12, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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Judgment Day • May 12, 2024 • Eric Stillman This morning, I am in the sixth week of a sermon series through the Old Testament book of Daniel that will take us up until the summer. To recap, God has allowed Israel to be conquered by Babylon as discipline for their sins. The main characters in this story are Daniel and his three friends, commonly kno…
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Why does God want us to be humble? • May 5, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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Why does God want us to be humble? • May 5, 2024 • Eric Stillman This morning, I am in the fifth week of a sermon series through the Old Testament book of Daniel that will take us up until the summer. To recap, God has allowed Israel to be conquered by Babylon as discipline for their sins. The main characters in this story are Daniel and his three …
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Change your perspective • Apr 21, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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Change your perspective • Apr 21, 2024 • Eric Stillman This morning, I am in the third week of a new sermon series through the Old Testament book of Daniel that will take us up until the summer. I’ve entitled the series “Faithfulness in exile,” a title that may at first glance seem to be about something that happened a long time ago in a kingdom fa…
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Do not bow to the idols of this age • Apr 28, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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Do not bow to the idols of this age • Apr 28, 2024 • Eric Stillman This morning, I am in the fourth week of a new sermon series through the Old Testament book of Daniel that will take us up until the summer. To recap, God has allowed Israel to be conquered by Babylon as discipline for their sins. The main characters in this story are Daniel and his…
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Resist the reprogramming • Apr 14, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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This morning, I am in the second week of a new sermon series through the Old Testament book of Daniel that will take us up until the summer. I’ve entitled the series “Faithfulness in exile,” a title that may at first glance seem to be about something that happened a long time ago in a kingdom far, far away, but I believe you will find is very relev…
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God is sovereign, but His ways are not our ways • Apr 7, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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God is sovereign, but His ways are not our ways • Apr 7, 2024 • Eric Stillman This Sunday, we will begin a new sermon series through the Old Testament book of Daniel titled "Faithfulness in Exile."By Eric Stillman
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Join us as we journey through the transformative power of love and resurrection, drawing inspiration from the Easter narrative. Mary Magdalene's unwavering love and her poignant vigil during Holy Saturday serve as our backdrop for a conversation about enduring hope and love's capacity to transcend even the grave. Imagine standing before an empty to…
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From YOLO to YWLF - Mar 31, 2024By Eric Stillman
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The Cross and the Battles of Life • Mar 24, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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The cross and the battles of life • Mar 24, 2024 • Eric Stillman In the fifth sermon in "The cross" sermon series, we look at the Palm Sunday account and what we learn about the battleground, the enemy, and the weapons of warfare.By Eric Stillman
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The cross and our lonely, polarized world • Mar 17, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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The cross and our lonely, polarized world • Mar 17, 2024 • Eric Stillman In the fourth sermon in The Cross: Why the Death of Jesus Matters sermon series, preached on Sunday, March 17th, 2024, we look at Matthew 26:37-41 and Ephesians 2:8-22 among other passages and how the cross offers a solution to our lonely, polarized world.…
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The Cross and the Transforming Power of Grace • Mar 10, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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In the third sermon in The Cross: Why the Death of Jesus Matters sermon series, preached on Sunday, March 10th, 2024, we look at Romans 3:20-24 among other passages and the life-transforming grace that is found at the cross.By Eric Stillman
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Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, faced with the choice between retaliation or forgiveness, anger or love? Our Lenten journey takes us through these very human experiences, weaving a tapestry of stories that illustrate the transformative power of choosing love, even in the most trying of times. As we navigate the complexities of life, w…
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The Cross and Our Suffering • March 03, 2024 • Eric Stillman
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In the second sermon in The Cross: Why the Death of Jesus Matters sermon series, preached on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, we look at Hebrews 12:1-3 among other passages and why the cross matters for our suffering.By Eric Stillman
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This Sunday, we began a new sermon series looking at the cross, and why it matters that Jesus died. In this sermon, we looked specifically at sin, its consequences, and how Jesus' death deals with our sin problem.By Eric Stillman
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Thriving in Divine Love: Sacred Acts, Radical Compassion, and the Path to Resurrection
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Imagine uncovering the profound truth that you were not only created out of love but also designed to thrive in it—this revelation is what we unpack at First Love Church. As we navigate heartfelt discussions on divine love, our congregation's spirit radiates warmth and acceptance, reinforcing the belief in our inherent worth. Join us in reflecting …
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Series Summary & Testimonies - Feb 18, 2024 - Eric Stillman
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This Sunday, we will be summarizing the "Lord, teach us to pray" sermon series and opening it up for testimonies. - Eric StillmanBy Eric Stillman
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Transfiguration Sunday: How Belovedness shapes us
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As the veil thins between the divine and the everyday, we find ourselves on the cusp of Lent, a season ripe with potential for transformation. Imagine shedding the weight of shame and negativity, the way one might peel away layers of old paint, to reveal the original masterpiece beneath—that is the invitation of this episode. Through a tapestry of …
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Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one - Feb 11, 2024
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Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one - Feb 11, 2024 Eric Stillman - We continued in our sermon series through the Lord's Prayer in Mathew 6:5-15, looking at the final section, "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."By Eric Stillman
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Forgive us our debts as we have forgiven our debtors • February 04, 2024 • Eric Hesselbach
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This Sunday, we continued in our sermon series through the Lord's prayer in Matthew 6:5-15. This morning, we looked at Jesus' words "Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors," looking at the importance of forgiveness and grace to our relationship with God and with others.By Eric Stillman
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Nothing Can Separate You From LOVES Love
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Romans chapter 8 and the shaping of our prayers. This Sunday as we gathered, we delve into the spiritual tapestry woven by wisdom, love, and selflessness. We ponder the parable of the pearl of great price, reflecting on the pursuit of spiritual wealth over material gains. We also touch on maturity's journey, from limited child-like views to a life …
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Embarking on a reflection of nature's grandeur, we find a connection between the steadfastness of trees and our spiritual growth. Our conversations take us from the Garden of Eden to the Tree of Life in Revelation, finding solace in the roots of love and patience. As Lent draws near, we're inspired to look beyond the surface and see the divine in t…
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Give us today our daily bread - Jan 28, 2024
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This Sunday, we continued in our sermon series through the Lord's prayer in Matthew 6:5-13. We looked at Jesus' words "Give us this day our daily bread," considering what Jesus has to say about asking God for the things we need and want.By Eric Stillman
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Your Kingdom come, your will be done - January 21, 2024
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This Sunday, we are continuing in our sermon series through the Lord's prayer in Matthew 6:5-13. This morning, we will be looking at Jesus' words "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven," trying to understand what Jesus meant and why it is so essential to have this kind of focus in our life and in our prayers.…
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This morning I am in the second week of a sermon series on prayer entitled “Lord, teach us to pray.” This title comes from Luke 11:1: Luke 11:1 - One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Evidently there was something about how Jesus…
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This morning I am beginning a sermon series on prayer called “Lord, teach us to pray.” This title comes from Luke 11:1: Luke 11:1 - One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Evidently there was something about how Jesus prayed that p…
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Practicing Your Innocence-and why Jesus' call to Nathanael matters to you.
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This morning our conversation orbits around the often overlooked spiritual practice of rekindling our awareness of love's persistent presence. We navigate the transformative power of Epiphany, Together, we consider how the light of Christ beckons us towards living renewed with hope and a sense of beloved identity. Through heartfelt narratives, we c…
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