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When we walk closely with the Lord day by day, Pastor Greg Loris' others may take notice.

In fact, it might have oaken a strong reaction.

You might give up certain pleasures and activities that other people are engaged in,

and people will say, man, what a waste! You miss the big party!

Are you should have been at this and went to church again? Seriously, what a waste, really?

Oh no, if I've given up any pleasure, that's no sacrifice compared to what God has given up for me.

This is the day when the lost are found. This is the day for a moment, again.

Always in grace, have we the stone?

But can you hear the only angel for seeing it?

This is the day, the day when I forget it.

Ever been that one person at your table in a restaurant that takes a pass on to search?

Everybody's ordering salted caramel, this, and double chocolate that, and

they look at you like you have a second nose growing out of the side of your head.

What's wrong with you?

But sometimes we have to pass up the attractive things for the best things.

And today on the new beginning, Pastor Greg Loris helps us chart a course for a richer,

more fulfilling walk with the Lord and try to have other things that want our attention.

Let's grab our Bibles and turn to Mark chapter 14.

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