Despite Jesus initially showing indifference and making a hurtful remark, the Canaanite woman's steadfast faith and determination ultimately bring about her daughter's healing. From this story we learn that we are called to examine our own biases and preconceptions, and to extend God's grace to everyone we encounter. The gospel's powerful message of inclusivity, challenges us to embrace and welcome others with the same love and acceptance shown by Jesus. References: __ __ __ Structure of Matthew 14-15 __ __ __ TRANSCRIPT https://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/21535/uploaded/i/0e17752734_1710180810_insulted-to-included-31024-transcript.txt

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Mar 10, 2024

It takes all of us. It’s not just up to parents. How can we step into the generation gap with the truth of the gospel, until the truth of the gospel becomes undeniable to the next generation? References: __ Why parents aren't to blame for the rise in teen depression https://jeanmtwenge.substack.com/p/why-parents-arent-to-blame-for-the, by Jean M. Twenge __

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Jan 14, 2024

At the heart of the Advent season is the proclamation that God did not remain where he was, high above the misery of his creation, but came down into the midst of it. He was born in the darkness and lived with those who were in the darkness. He understands the pain and sorrow of this world. That a light has come into the world means that Jesus is with us in our moments of darkness.  Whenever we gather together to sing carols, decorate homes, and stir up wonder in one another—it need not be tone deaf. We don’t have to turn a blind eye to the problems we’ve seen in the world. Actually, because of Jesus we can look in the face of darkness and proclaim, The light shines in the darknessThe darkness never stood a chance and never will. The Light has won. References: __ __

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Dec 03, 2023

At the heart of the Advent season is the proclamation that God did not remain where he was, high above the misery of his creation, but came down into the midst of it. He was born in the darkness and lived with those who were in the darkness. He understands the pain and sorrow of this world. That a light has come into the world means that Jesus is with us in our moments of darkness.  Whenever we gather together to sing carols, decorate homes, and stir up wonder in one another—it need not be tone deaf. We don’t have to turn a blind eye to the problems we’ve seen in the world. Actually, because of Jesus we can look in the face of darkness and proclaim, The light shines in the darknessThe darkness never stood a chance and never will. The Light has won. References: __ __

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