In Matthew 5:12, Jesus gives instruction for those who are hated, insulted, and rejected because they follow His example. His instructions may be difficult to understand because they run so counter to our natural emotions when we face such attacks. But Jesus is actually serious. This what He said: “Rejoice and be glad, because greatContinue reading “It’s Friday…Jump for Joy”
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It’s Friday…It’s A Good Thing
One of the mysterious paradoxes of our relationship with God is that as His followers we can experience unspeakable joy and severe hardship, both at the same time. In fact, it’s almost guaranteed that we will. “In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer griefContinue reading “It’s Friday…It’s A Good Thing”
Vic Alvarado 