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What Does it Mean to Follow Jesus?
What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does it look like to follow Jesus? I think we've all asked these questions at one time or another. Following Jesus isn't just a checklist of religious habits — it's a changed heart and a daily response to what He has done for us. In this blog, Suzanne Pietro explores what Jesus himself says it means to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him.
Why is Jesus’ Birth so Important to Christians?
The reality of Christmas is astonishing if you think about it. The God of the universe became a human being. If you’ve been a follower of Jesus for a while, the reality of Christmas and the Incarnation may not hit you all that hard. But it is an essential part of God’s plan for the world.
Preparing for Christmas
The season of Advent is a season in which followers of Jesus prepare for the celebration of His birth by remembering those who first awaited his arrival and identifying with them as we wait on Christ to bring grace and restoration in our own days.
The Perpetual New Kid
When I was in Jr. High my family moved from the town in which I grew up to a new one, far away. I did not know anyone there. No one knew me. It is weird to be the new kid. And you know what? There is a sense in which being a Christian in this world can make a person feel like the perpetual new kid.