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“Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.’ ””
‭‭Luke‬ ‭24:1-7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

It went just as He promised. Jesus died and rose again. He conquered death, hell, and the grave for each one of us. He washed our sins white as snow. There is hope and a reason to rejoice and He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. To worship Him we live.

Happy Resurrection Sunday everyone!

*Picture from Arise Launch May 2019*

Faith Over Fear: Day 5: Psalm 95:6-7

I think that in my walk, I fear the most when I forget that my life and my future were never in my control in the first place. I forget that it’s always been in God’s hands, and that when I chose to walk with Him, I told him that I would willingly stop fighting him and give Him my future. This verse (and chapter, read it!) reminds me that when I experience fear, I have two choices: one, to hold onto it, and try to handle it myself; or two, to worship, which reminds me to stop trying to take control, and find joy in The One was always in control anyway.
-Ty @ St. Louis, Missouri

Faith Over Fear | Day 3: Romans 8:18

What if revival comes through reconstruction?

We as believers consistently ask for revival, so what if this is what it takes?

Imagine jumping back into normal life. People will be grateful for the small things. Being able to work, hugging one another, going out with their friends, etc.

and above that, the effect on the church.

People truly worshipping / praying to God and coming to him because they had nothing else to lean on. This season of feeling blind, might help us see.
-Nick
@ St. Louis, Missouri

Faith Over Fear | Day 1:

Psalm 145:13-19

“This chapter in Psalms encourages me because it calls out to the character of God and is full His promises. That He is faithful and is kind, He provides for us and hears us, He satisfies and is near to us. Right now, things may look unsteady and make you feel uneasy, but I know that when I read this, I am reminded of the truth on which I stand.” -Madison @ St. Louis, Missouri