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Words

Tim Wright

4/5/2020

Tim Wright

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Words are the "Currency of Life". Can you imagine a life without words? Listen to this practical message as Pastor Tim shares the importance of our words.

Wondrous Cross

Tim Wright

Mark 8:34

3/8/2020

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Mark 8:34

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Jesus said, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me." Mark 8:34 NLT These words of Jesus demand our full commitment to Him. To really follow Jesus in ALL (words, deeds, actions), we need to put aside our selfish desires and give our lives to Him.

Nothing is more important than our eternal soul. Make the decision now. The Good News is Jesus paid the price for our sin. But when we accept Jesus as Lord, we can no longer live however we want. Ask God to empower us with the Holy Spirit to take up our cross.

Have you taken up your cross? It is only when we crucify self that we live in genuine repentance. Repentance is a change of mind. When we change our mind, we also change our attitude, then we are likely to change our actions.We we change our minds about sinful behavior, we make the promise to God to stop loving only self, we promise to consider the needs of others, and we promise to serve Him placing His will and purpose above our own. It's a change of mind and attitude evident in our actions. Not just outward behavior modification, but deep inward transformation of the heart.

There is a cost involved in following Jesus. True discipleship is demanding. Place Him first. Christ gave everything for our salvation. Are you willing to take up your cross for Him?

The Old Covenant It was a system of laws, codes, rituals, and observances. Every time the people failed to live by the standards, they had to offer a sacrifice to God. It was impossible to completely follow the rules. Everyone was guilty. The purpose was to show people that they were guilty before God and needed a Savior.

The New Covenant Jesus became the only sacrifice that could pay the price for our sin! It is finished! No other sacrifices were required. It is finished!

The New Covenant between God and you Forgiveness for our sins. Promise of eternal life. Assurance of heaven. It is finished. What is our part of the covenant? To believe and receive by faith what Jesus did for us! Then in His strength and power live for Him and tell others about Him.

Wisdom for Family

Tim Wright

5/9/2021

Tim Wright

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In this modern age, how do we treat our friends and family when we have conflict? Do we “unfriend” them or maybe even “delete” them altogether? God wants us to be loyal in our relationships and help each other. The book of Proverbs contains God’s wisdom for daily living. This wisdom will help us to have strong and healthy relationships, especially in our families.

Why Do We Keep Praying? Pt 4

Liz Dowdy

2/24/2021

Liz Dowdy

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When we pray, God answers, usually in one of four ways: Yes, Wait, No, or Different than we expected. Things to consider when we do not like the answer to our prayers: We may be praying wrong, God is not bound by our timeline, God will not take away free will, God is not our “butler”, our ultimate goal is heaven, God may have a better plan, and we are not God. Prayer is not just about getting what we want.

Why Do We Keep Praying Pt 3

Liz Dowdy

2/21/2021

Liz Dowdy

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God always answers when we pray, often in one of four ways. Yes. Wait. Different than expected. No. Now that last one is a tough one that nobody wants to hear. So, what about when the answer is “No”. What do we do? Let’s talk about it and gain some fresh perspective.

Why Do We Keep Praying Part 2

Liz Dowdy

2/10/2021

Liz Dowdy

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There is probably not a Christian anywhere who has not asked, “How long should I pray for something?” Or maybe you have heard, “If you really had enough faith, you would only have to ask God once for something.” I believe this is a contradiction to what Jesus taught. In Luke 18 we read a parable about prayer, a judge, a widow, and faith. What lessons can we learn?

Why Do We Keep Praying

Liz Dowdy

2/3/2021

Liz Dowdy

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Session 1 - What is prayer? Why don’t we pray more? Does it make a difference? Maybe you have questions like these. As we look at the example of Jesus – when and why He prayed – we will gain insight to encourage us in our own prayer life.

Who Is Jesus?

Tim Wright

4/11/2021

Tim Wright

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We talk about Jesus a lot. We use his name a lot. But how well do we know Him? How well do we know and obey the One we follow? We must stay in the Word of God, the Bible. The more we read it, the more it becomes part of our mind. And we access Jesus through the Word. In the book of John, Jesus made seven “I Am” statements that give us greater understanding of who Jesus is and what his position as “Savior” really means.

When You Know Who You Are

Scott Martz

2/28/2021

Scott Martz

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Ever get caught up in the moment and react in a bad way? Sometimes for good reasons like jerks on the freeway, strained relationships, financial pressure, or you name it. We forget who we are, disconnect from all that God has for us, hit the snooze button on the Holy Spirit and go it alone. Today’s guest speaker, Scott Martz, will bring things back into focus. When you know who you are, you’ll know what to do. This is something important we need to be confronted with as believers.

What We Really Need

Tim Wright

Psalm 77:7-9

9/8/2019

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Psalm 77:7-9

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God is everything we will ever need, but do we believe it? That will determine our path. Realize God is our provider, no matter how things appear. Don't be anxious about anything. Stand firm with Jesus.

What We Believe - Part 2

Tim Wright

5/2/2021

Tim Wright

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The Foursquare Gospel Church outlines 22 Statements of Faith. As we go through these Foursquare Foundations you will be encouraged in your faith as you learn more about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and His wonderful plan of salvation.

What We Believe - Part 1

Tim Wright

4/25/2021

Tim Wright

What To Do On the Bad Days

Liz Dowdy

Psalm 11

6/10/2020

Liz Dowdy

Psalm 11

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When all that is good falls apart, what can good people do? It is a relevant question and we can find answers from a story of David as we study Psalm 11. There are some things we must determine and choose. Then we must let God handle it. What to do on the bad days…trust a faithful God.

Way Maker

Tim Wright

7/25/2021

Tim Wright

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Are you facing situations that seem impossible? For the Israelites, God has made a way through the sea, then the wilderness, and finally to the promised land. So be encouraged and let faith arise. God made a way for them, He will make a way for you. We serve a God of great power. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. No matter your problem, God has the solution. Put it in His hands and see what He will do!

Walking in Peace

Tim Wright

Luke 24:13-35

4/26/2020

Tim Wright

Luke 24:13-35

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With everything thing that is happening around us today, it may not feel like this is a peaceful journey. Let’s look at what it means to be “Walking with Jesus along the road to peace.” True peace is recognizing God’s presence in our life. He is in control. Peace is not passive, it is powerful!

Together We Grow Stronger

Tim Wright

Ephesians 4:15-16

9/29/2019

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Ephesians 4:15-16

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There is Strength in Numbers Examples from nature: When the largest most powerful rivers start, they are mere drops of snowmelt finding their way downhill. Drops beconme trickles, trickles become channels, channels become streams, eventually streams become rivers. Animals naturally group together to survive. Our togetherness as believers is about strength for moving forward. Our differences are key! Unity is not the same as uniformity. More people means more - influence, creativity, ability, skill, compassion, relationship, love, and impact on the world around us. We are headed toward the fullness of Christ.

We are One Ephesians compares the church to a physical body. It tells us there is one body and one Spirit. Belonging is survival - when all the parts are working together as one, the body functions smoothly and correctly. We as the church are told to be one.

Growth Requires Change Actions shape our thoughts. Most change is not overnight - it is slow and takes work. To see growth we must choose to act in obedience to God. Trust God and do the next thing. Growth is a process.

The church will always be made up of imperfect people. Acknowledge it. Accept it. But don't use it as an excuse or settle for practices that fall short of God's best for us. Together we grow stronger.

Together We Find Peace

Tim Wright

Ephesians 2:17-22

9/15/2019

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Tim Wright

Ephesians 2:17-22

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Today we begin a 4-week Back To Church series entitled Together. The church is like Legos - a collection of invididuals of various sizes, shapes, and colors. When we come together the way God intended, we from the church. Together we are on this journey of transformation. Over the next four weeks we will discover Together - we find peace, we experience love, we grow stronger, and we can change the world. Join us on this journey.

This week's focus - Together We Find Peace

Peace in Unity The church is our place of belonging. All believers are of the same status - sinners in need of grace. Recognize that it is grace that has saved us. Grace brings us together in unity. Jesus broke down the deepest divisions of eternity between God and man and the deepest divisions of humanity between God's covenant people and others. Jesus brought peace.

Peace in God's Presence Christ Himself is our peace. We experience peace as a fruit of God's Spirit living in and through us. Peace is the presence of God in His people.

The Way of Peace Through Jesus death and resurrection, He made the way of peace available to us. When we surrender to His power and accept His life, we embrace the way of peace. Our peace goes beyond a circumstance or feeling. The Holy Spirit is our source of peace. We fit together to form the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit fills and enables us with the peace of Christ.

We are the church. God dwells with us.

Together We Experience Love

Tim Wright

Ephesians 3:16-19

9/22/2019

Tim Wright

Ephesians 3:16-19

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Some things just go together. For instance: Salt and pepper, Peanut butter and jelly, Batman and Robin, Adam and Eve,
Hide and seek, Pros and cons. This demonstrates the power of things that have become so closely associated that they are insperable. Now, what do people think of when they hear the word church? You may have a word that comes to mind, but it's not likely the same for everyone. Depending on your experience, the association could be positive, negative, or somewhere in between. I want to challenge us as a church to consider what it would take to build an insperable link between church and love.

Together We Experience Love We are on this journey together. God's love is wider, longer, higher, and deeper - it is immeasurable. Love is relational. It is together that our ability to grasp God's love deepens. We find support, belonging, acceptance, encouragement and strength from others.

Love is God's Plan Being willing to humbly recognize our need for help, for forgiveness, for strength, for a deeper kind of life - then allows us to be known and to know God and others authentically. We're able to receive support and encouragement, and to offer acceptance and help to others. According to 1 John, God IS love. Everyone will know that we are His disciples if we love one another.

Love Binds Us Together As One Love can't be experienced alone. Love is something that is given and shared. God calls us to be TOGETHER.

How can we creat an insperable association between church and love?

CONNECTION: Where are you plugged in? Where would you like to be?
COMFORT: Be there for each other.
COLLABORATION: It is working together toward a purpose.

It is love that guides and unifies us and our efforts. It is Christ living in us that allows His love to grow in and flow through us. And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13

Together We Can Change the World

Tim Wright

Ephesians 4:32-5:2

10/6/2019

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Ephesians 4:32-5:2

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Changing the world requires consistent choices to follow Christ daily. Let's explore some ways we can do that.

Dream Big, Act Small Be kind, be tenderhearted, and forgive each other. Think about those people who have changed history. In the case where change was for the good, we see small steps and people who didn't act alone. The most powerful change is slow and steady. The church gives us support and accountability. Change in the world happens one person at a time.

Recognize Eternal True togetherness means a shared purpose. The real battle is a spiritual one. Ephesians encourages us to be strong in the Lord and His power putting on the armor of God and also to pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests for all the Lord's people.

Stay Connected Hebrews exhorts us to meet together and encourage one another. Isolation kills. Even Jesus surrounded himself with a group of people. We need real connection and authentic relationships. Living as part of God's family matters. Together we find peace, experience love, grow stronger, and we can change the world!

To Fast or Not To Fast

Tim Wright

Matthew 6:16-18

1/5/2020

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Matthew 6:16-18

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To fast or not to fast? That's the question. Let me begin by sharing with you three reasons not to fast. Be careful not to conclude that I am saying fasting is not a valid practice for today.

To be noticed by men.
To get whatever you want from your deep-pocketed God.
If you don't understand it.

Having covered the reasons not to fast, let me give you six reasons why you should fast.

Fasting is feasting on God.
You are giving yourself to prayer over an urgent matter.
Your food is to do the will of the Fasther.
You want to express sorrow for your sin.
You want to express a desire to share in Christ's suffering for men.
You want to express a desire for Christ to come back.

Now, to fast or not to fast. What will your answer be?

Three Elements of a Healthy Church

Tim Wright

6/13/2021

Tim Wright

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Many times, we dream or envision how to make things better. Think about how we can make the church better. We tend to think of ourselves more highly than we ought. When we thank God for things is our tendency to thank him for what He has done for us? Are we thankful for the grace God has shone to others and do we extend that same grace?

The Work of the Holy Spirit

Tim Wright

John 14:16-17

3/15/2020

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John 14:16-17

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The Holy Spirit is a Person. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead. He is omnipresent (everywhere). He is Omnipotent (all powerful). He is Omniscient (all knowing).The Holy Spirit is our Helper Advocate. He will do the same for us as Jesus did for His disciples. Jesus said that because He is going to the Father, we will be able to do greater things. (John 14:12)

The Work of the Holy Spirit as Executor The Holy Spirit is carrying out Jesus' wishes for our lives and the life of the church. Through time spent in God's Word and prayer, the Holy Spirit reveals God's will. The Holy Spirit dispenses the promises of God along with gifts and talents those who would be heirs of salvation. General promises of god become specific promises through the Holy Spirit's instructions. When our minds are perplexed, He gives answers; when we need an encouraging promise, He provides God's Word; when we are lost, He shows us the way. He is responsible to go out and find those whoare potential heirs. He bears witness with our spirits that we are children of God.

The Work of the Holy Spirit as Energizer God has infused us with His divine power. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God has given us the victory and the power to demolish all the attacks against us. If we are held by any sort of bondage - addiction, fear, depression, discouragement, etc. - the power of the Holy Spirit can blast apart those chains that bind us.

The Work of the Holy Spirit as Equipper The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The Holy Spirit reproduces within us the qualities of Christ's character. There are also different kinds of spiritual gifts and the Holy Spirit decides which gift each person should have. And there are spiritual weapons: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the sandals of peace, the helmet of salvation, the shield of faith, the sword of the Spirit, and praying in the Spirit. Our warfare is not against flesh and blood. Be strong in the Lord.

The Work of the Holy Spirit as Encourager The Father has given us a Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor-Counselor, Strengthener, Standby) to be with us forever.

When we give our lives to Jesus Christ, He fills us with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit by His divine power will provide us with everything we are going to need to make a difference and live effective lives for God's Kingdom.

The Value of Forgiveness

Tim Wright

Matthew 18:21-35

2/23/2020

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Matthew 18:21-35

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There is a basic fact of life - we are going to be hurt by someone. There's nothing complicated about forgiveness. It's in the application that we find difficulty.

Why should we forgive?

Because God has forgiven us. Ephesians 4:32
Resentment doesn't work. Resentment always hurts us more than the person we are resenting. Resentment is unreasonable, unhelpful, and is unhealthy. It never changes what has happened and is the single most destructive emotion we can have.
Because we need forgiveness. Forgiveness is a two-way street. What we sow is what we are going to reap.

Forgiveness does not and is not:

Minimize the offense. It doesn't pretend the offense never happened. It really did hurt.
Immediately restore trust. Trust is earned and therefore takes time.
Mean there won't be changes. Once harm has been done, things will never return to normal. Forgiveness is the starting point that will allow for a new beginning, a new normal.
Forgetting. It is choosing to no longery remember the offense against them. Forgivness is choosing to love.

How can we experience freedom that comes through offering forgiveness?

Recognize we are imperfect. We all have intentionally and unintentionally wronged people. Unforgiveness is a sin. When we confess our sin, God is faithful to forgive.
Relinquish our right to get even. Offering forgiveness is an ongoing process. How many times should we forgive? An infinite amount of times until the job of forgiveness is done. When is that? When we reach the point that it doesn't eat our guts out every time we think about it. Release our right to get even and let God settle the score His way.
Respond to evil with good. Love, do good, bless, and pray for those who hurt us.
Refocus on God's plan. Refocus on God's purpose for your life. We become exactly like what we focus on. Put our hearts right with God. Reach out to God. Face life again. The Holy Spirit will empower us to be overcomers.

Forgiveness calls for a decision. We choose to forgive. When we forgive, we'll receive the fullness of God's forgiveness in our lives.

The Heart of A Mom

Tim Wright

5/10/2020

Tim Wright

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Mothers teach us many things, but most of all what it means to love. A real mother shows true devotion to her children. She values her children. Every child is a gift from God. A real mother knows her children and her love is undying. Today we celebrate the gift of Moms!

The Hard Passages of Genesis: Noah and the Flood

John Pyle

10/21/2020

John Pyle

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First, God said He was going to wipe out humankind from the earth by flood because of their wickedness. Ended up all of humankind was not destroyed and sin was still a problem. So why the flood? And what changed? As we look deeper into this passage in Genesis, we may not get all our questions answered, but I believe we will gain insight and begin to understand better the heart of God.

The Hard Passages of Genesis: Abraham and Isaac

John Pyle

10/28/2020

John Pyle

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Does God test us? Why? What does God really want? Would He ask me to give up the thing I hold most dear? As we look at the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis, we will discover the answers to some of the questions. Let your faith be challenged and expanded by the example of Abraham.

The Great Commission: Go and Make

Sam Wright

Matthew 28

12/29/2019

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Matthew 28

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The Great Commission Today let's look at Matthew's account of what Jesus said before he ascends to heaven. The New Testament was originally written in Greek, which is very different from the English language. Because of the Greek words used in the Great Commission, I think it can be summed up by saying, "Go and Make".

The Greek word for "make." It's only used four times in the New Testament. It has a very specific focus on instructing and teaching a person. Each one of us is called to "go and make." We go, but I'm not sure we are doing a good job of making. Jesus recreated Himself in people. He was relational with His disciples. Jesus is our model.

Are you "going and making"? We are constantly going, but are we constantly making? Are we living a lifestyle where we are teaching others to following Christ. Jesus gave correction with those He taught. He could only do that because of relationship. There can be no discipleship without relationship. Where are you in your relationships? Plant seeds and show people the love of God that has been shown to you. Offer something that people will follow. Love people the way you are called to.

Let's love, relate, and disciple differently in the coming year. Let's GO and MAKE!

The Gift Exchange: Give God Your Worry and He Will Give You Peace

Tim Wright

Matthew 6:25-34

12/8/2019

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Matthew 6:25-34

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Jesus addresses worry in the Sermon on the Mount. Worry is allowing our mind to dwell on potentially negative outcomes beyond our actual control. Jesus says several things about worry: It is unatural, unhelpful and unchristian.

How do we give God our worry and experience His peace?

Let Jesus be King. Make God's kingdom purpose your primary concern.
Live a day at a time.
Lean on the faithfulness of God. Talk to him about it.

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Philippians 4:6 NLT

Two things Paul says to do with worry:

Tell God about it
Thank God for what He has done - Gratifude refocuses the mind

Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 NLT

Dwell on God's promises, not your problems. Let Jesus be King, live a day at a time, and lean on God's faithfulness. He will guard your heart and your mind with peace.

The Gift Exchange: Give God your hurts and He'll give you healing

Tim Wright

2 Corinthians 1:3-7

12/15/2019

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2 Corinthians 1:3-7

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First, let's look at five wrong ways we handle hurt:

Ignore it - Deny it, delay it, mimimize it. Ignoring hurt never heals it.
Run from it - Escape. Retreat. Run as fast as you can.
Hide it - Revealing your feelings is the beginning of healing. Everybody has a hurt.
Worry over it - Worry is playing the pain repeatedly in your life.
Become bitter about it - Bitterness never makes you better. Bitterness is self-destructive behavior

In 2 Corinthians 11 we read that Paul had many hurts in his life. How did he handle so many troubles? 2 Corinthians 1 tells us and presents us with two big challenges when we're overwhelmed with trouble.

When you give your problems to God, He will give you His comfort. He is the God of all comfort. Troubles is a general word for affiliction, annoyance, inconvenience. God has all comfort for all troubles.
When God gives you His comfort, you can give comfort to others. Look at the life and ministry of Jesus.

Write down your troubles and bring them to the altar. Let's pray for the God of all comfort to give us His healing!

The Gift Exchange: Give God Your Grief and He'll Give You Joy

Tim Wright

Psalm 30

12/22/2019

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Psalm 30

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This side of eternity, grief is a reality. If you have not already, at some point you will experience grief. Our normal plan for dealing with our grief is to wait silently. We deny our losses. We delay our pain. We distract ourselves.

God's plan for our grief is to talk to Him about it. To acknowledge the reality of our pain. To tell Him about our pain and losses. And to hear from Him about His comfort.

When we give God our grief, He gives us His joy. God comforts us now by reminding us that He has walked through grief Himself. God comforts us later by removing every reason for grieving for all of eternity.

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