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VerseD: Luke 9:23-25

Then he said to them all, “If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me will save it.”

Luke 9:23-24, CSB

God is love and desires to be with us, but we must admit we need His life and forgiveness, that we have no real control over our lives and need Him. He offers new life and relationship through Jesus and empowers us by the Holy Spirit to grow in faith and love others.

VerseD: John 20:21

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, I also send you.”

John 20:21, CSB

God is love and desires to be with us, and He showed this by becoming one of us to save us from sin and now sends us out to share that love with others and bring thwm inot relationship with Him by the power of the Holy Spirit.

VerseD: Romans 10:13

For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

Romans 10:13, CSB

God is love and desires to be with us, and He is available to all who call on Him in sincere faith. We are invited to spread His invitation of salvation and relationship to others.

VerseD: Genesis 1:3

Then God said, “Let there be light,”  and there was light.

Genesis 1:3, CSB

God is love and desires to be with us, evidenced by His creating the universe and bringing illumination, both visually and spiritually. We are invited to join in the work of showing others His light.

This Sunday at Church: Encourage someone to redeem the opportunity in a Barbershop to share the Gospel

I have the benefit of being able to say I am a pastor and a Christian Worldview instructor, so I have many conversations in barbershops (and other hair-splitting establishments) about Christianity and the gospel. Anyone can do it, though. It used to be that I just mentioned going to church.

We should be praying for these opportunities, not merely in ear-lowering businesses.

Daniel

This Sunday at Church: Encourage someone to redeem the opportunity in a Barbershop to share the Gospel.

This Sunday at Church: Encourage someone to redeem the opportunity in a Barbershop to share the Gospel

VerseD: Luke 19:10

“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”

Luke 19:10, CSB

God is love and desires to be with us, even becoming one of us to die for our sins. When we believe this, we are then sent to join His work of seeking others to lead them to this faith.

VerseD: Amos 5:24

But let justice flow like water, and righteousness, like an unfailing stream.

Amos 5:24, CSB

God is in control and cares for us, working His justice through us until Christ returns and brings final justice to fruition.

VerseD: James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger

James 1:19, CSB

God is in control and cares for us, so we are empowered to be like Him with others and even ourselves: more patient, more willing to listen, desiring to love before we react.

VerseD: Mark 11:24

Therefore, I tell you, everything you pray and ask for — believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Mark 11:24, CSB

God is in control and cares for us, and He makes sure we have everything we need as we ask Him according to His will, and often more than we ask.

VerseD: Galatians 6:2

Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Galatians 6:2, CSB

God is in control and cares for us, and He cares for us through the Church, helping each other through life’s circumstances.