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Carrying One Another’s Burdens

On August 5, 2021 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

Imagine a man walking a dusty road carrying a very heavy load. He can barely manage it. Without help, he knows he might not make it. He prays for God to help him. Someone comes along and offers to help. The man refuses the help, and says, “The Lord will help me with my load.” …

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No One “Goes” to Heaven

On April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 By Derek Melanson3 Comments

Jesus's resurrection is the beginning of God's new project not to snatch people away from earth to heaven but to colonize earth with the life of heaven.N.T. Wright, Surprised By Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church Now that I have your attention with the title of my post, let me …

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