Like this message if you have ever messed up or failed, and then someone accused you for it. Accusation hurts. It unlocks shame in our hearts. And that is one thing not present in this Sunday’s first reading. In Genesis, Adam fails. And so, right after Adam’s sins, what does God do? He asks one symbol question, “Where are you?” He does not accuse. He does not say, “Well, I knew you were going to mess up at some point.” He is trying to get close to Adam.
In the midst of our sins, in the midst of falling flat on our faces, what does God do? He runs after us. He is not content with us being far away. He wants to draw us close. This is the God that I want to follow. This is the God that I want to die for. We never have to fear accusation again because we have a God who does not accuse; he pursues. This is Spirit Juice. Peace.
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The Greatest Victory (Easter Sunday)
The greatest victories we’ve ever seen, championships, comebacks, unforgettable moments, don’t even come close to what we celebrate on Easter.
On this day, Jesus Christ conquers death itself. The Resurrection isn’t just a powerful moment in history. It’s proof of who He is. Jesus said He was God, and He proved it by rising from the dead and opening the way to eternal life for all of us.
So the question this Easter is simple: will you say yes?
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God Is Proud Of You
There’s a powerful moment in Rocky Balboa when a wounded son is healed by the simple words of his father: “I’m proud of you.” Those words change everything. In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus does something just as striking. He praises John the Baptist. It’s a quiet but profound reminder that God doesn’t just correct or challenge us. He also delights in us. This Advent, consider a simple but healing question: When was the last time you allowed God to tell you He’s proud of you? As sons and daughters, we’re invited to receive those words and let them restore our hearts.
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Prioritize Your Soul
Have you guys ever heard of the term skinny fat? Yeah, it’s a thing. It’s a person who looks pretty normal on the outside, but on the inside, fat is growing over all of their organs. Even though you may look fine on the outside, it’s a silent killer. This weekend, we’re celebrating All Souls’ Day, where if we don’t take care of our souls, that’s like…
