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Sara Manrique

Romans 3:23-25 KJV For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being iustified freely by his arace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 125 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his riahteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV Moreover. brethren, I declare unto vou the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ve have received, and wherein ve stand; 2] By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ve have believed in vain. [3 For I delivered unto vou first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins accordina to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:John 4:19-26 KJV The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. [201 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. [211 Jesus saith unto her Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ve shall neither in this mountain, nor vet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. [22 Ye worship ve know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. [24 God is a Spirit: and thev that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. [25 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. [26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he

Awakend_Citizen

Goldie and I are overjoyed to share the beautiful news of the birth of our first granddaughter, Willow Grace Russell. Little Willow entered our lives on March 2, filling our hearts with a kind of love that words can hardly describe and bringing a renewed sense of gratitude to our entire family. There is something truly special about welcoming a new generation—something that makes time feel both still and deeply meaningful. Holding her for the first time, we were reminded of how precious these moments are, how quickly life moves, and how important it is to cherish every second. We couldn’t be prouder of her parents, our son Wyatt and his wife, as they step into this incredible new chapter of their lives. Watching them embrace parenthood with so much care, strength, and love has been one of the most beautiful experiences we’ve ever known. It’s a joy beyond words to see the values of family, compassion, and resilience continue on through them. Willow has already brought so much light into our lives. Every tiny smile, every quiet moment spent holding her, feels like a gift we will carry forever. Our hearts are full, our home feels warmer, and our family feels even more complete. With all our love, By Kurt & Goldee Pramanik

Michael Tovornik

The Invitation of Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:18 says, “Everything is from God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.” When we surrender our lives to Jesus and place our faith in Him, we experience reconciliation to God. We are changed into a new creation, which means we receive a new outlook and perspective as God welcomes us into His family, forgives our sins, and invites us into His presence. The result is a personal relationship with God—now and forever—as we seek Him, pursue Him, and spend time in fellowship with Him. Before this, separation existed, and as sinful humans, there is nothing we can do on our own to make things right between us and the almighty, holy God, creator of the universe. However, God gave us one way to reconcile with Him: putting our faith in Christ, who died in our place so that we could live, be in right standing with God, and know Him intimately. This reconciliation means we are no longer against God, and He’s not counting our sins against us—because Jesus paid the price for our sin when He went to the cross on our behalf. Now, we are united with God, on the same team, joining Him as He reconciles the world to Himself through Christ. He has given us the ministry of reconciliation, so it’s our mission to tell others the good news that they, too, can be forgiven and made right with God. The apostle Paul writes in verses 19-20 that God “...has committed the message of reconciliation to us. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making His appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, ‘Be reconciled to God.’” Let’s accept and share this life-changing invitation of reconciliation.

THE LATE NIGHT_PODCAST

You cannot negotiate with God! While we may often find ourselves pargaining over daily transactions like fees or payment plans, God's authority remains absolute and unwavering. Psalm 119:89 reminds us that His word is unchangeable and bevond dispute. In Isaiah 55:1, we see a gracious invitation extended to those in search of salvation, underscoring that such gifts cannot be bartered or negotiated. The sacrificial death of Christ. as outlined in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. illustrates God's profound love and forgiveness, offered freely rather than as a transaction Our relationship with God should be rooted in trust and obedience, acknowledging that we possess nothing of equal worth to exchange for His blessings. Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes that salvation is a gift unattainable through our efforts, and attempts to negotiate often arise from adesire to control outcomes. Instead Christians are encouraged to bring their needs to God in prayer, valuing the immeasurable gift of salvation. Ultimately, any effort to negotiate with God is in vain; His authority is supreme. We must move forward with clarity, recognizing that our commitment to the Lord allows no room for compromise; we are either wholly devoted to Him or we are not Which side will you choose?

Kimmie_Anderson

It has been a very long and emotional week in the Burnette household. A lot of people have been coming to visit Landyn every day He is loved very deeply by everyone around him. His left eye no longer opens, which startec about three days ago. His right arm and hand also no longer have any movement He can still answer simple questions, but it is becomina harder to understand him When his Uncle Keith carries him from the bed in the morning to the couch, and back again at night, you can tell it hurts him. He makes soft moaning sounds and his face shows that he is in pain and feeling sore Anytime he urinates in his diaper, no matter how little, he immediately wants it changed He was actually in the middle of potty trainina before all of this started. This morning he insisted he wanted to use the potty and wouldn't accept no. So they helped him up from the couch, and Uncle Keith carried him to his small They potty. held him while he sat there, and he managed to pee in the potty like the big boy he is. He still wants to eat and drink. His favorite things are Dr Pepper and orange cream ice cream. When it comes to food, thev don't stop him much, but he usually only takes one or two small bites before he is done He is still holding on. Even Kage came to cuddle with him today

Calorie

JAMES 1:3 God says, My timing may test your patience, but My plan will never fail you. The waiting that feels endless. The prayers that seem unanswered. The doors that stay closed when you're ready to walk through. The silence when you're desperate to hear His voice. You know that ache of watching everyone else's dreams unfold while yours feel frozen in time. The way hope can feel dangerous when you've been disappointed before. The exhaustion of holding on when letting go would be easier. But what if this season isn't about punishment or delay? What if it's about preparation? What if God is doing something in the waiting that He couldn't do in the rushing? His timing isn't cruel — it's careful. Every day you think nothing is happening, He's weaving threads you can't see. Every closed door is protecting you from something or preparing you for something better. Every "not yet" is actually "not until you're ready for all I have for you." The God who holds eternity in His hands isn't stressed about your timeline. He sees the whole tapestry while you see only the knots underneath. He knows which doors need to open first, which healing needs to happen, which growth needs to take root. You may see delays / He sees perfect timing You may see closed doors / He sees protection and preparation You may see silence / He sees intimate conversation in the waiting You may see failure / He sees faithfulness being refined JAMES 1:3 God says, My timing may test your patience, but My plan will never fail you. His timing is not your enemy. It's your greatest gift. Trust the One who sees it all.