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We often believe there are empires to build and

Thrones to be overtaken. We build towers of ideologies in the hope of touching the

heavens. But our king has already come.

His kingdom is everlasting.

He was enthroned not through

crucifixion.

it did not come to capture lands but hearts,

not to break enemy lines but chains, addictions, and even bread.

So we, the weary, now redeemed, bend swords into plow shares, hold tension, cling to the scriptures, pursue peace and

cultivate space for the temporary difference of opinion.

Hey, what's up church? My name is Cedric.

How's it going everybody? I serve in the young adults ministry.

If you want, we can talk afterwards.

I can help you get connected and I get you plugged in.

I'll be reading out of the book of Colossians chapter 1 verse 9 through 14 in the ESV.

And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you,

asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will

in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.

So as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him,

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