He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom so that we may present everyone fully

mature in Christ. To this end, I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works

in me. This is the word of the Lord.

Thanks, Peter. Would you remain standing for one more moment?

Some of y'all knew.

Don't play with me.

Some of you all knew.

May we be good hears of the word and better doers.

Maybe love Jesus deeply.

May we trust what Jesus says.

And may we follow Jesus well.

You may be seated.

Headlines, reels, comments, comments, debates, open your phone, tap, swipe, refresh, crap.

That friend posted something.

You brace yourself, it's tough.

And then that feeling comes back.

It seems to be around a lot lately.

It happens on your commute and in the grocery line and even at the dinner

table. It's exhausting and yet strangely addictive. It's that gut feeling, that unease, that

longing. That's your soul. It's your soul aching for what's missing. See, y'all, we long for a

better human story.

One marked by flourishing, love, justice, joy, and peace.

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