Okay, so let’s talk about barnacles. And I’m not talking about what SpongeBob says when he’s upset. But barnacles attach themselves to a boat or a large creature like a whale and are foreign entities. They’re not supposed to be there. In the gospel for this Sunday, Jesus is very clear about us, and how we love to create our human laws and put them in God’s law, but when we do that, we attach barnacles to God’s law. They’re foreign entities. They’re not supposed to be there.
Jesus reminds us that God’s law is perfect. God’s law can grow and deepen within the church and our hearts. Adding our barnacles removes the freedom God desires for us. Jesus reminds us that God’s law is perfect, living, true, and constantly growing and deepening. This is Spirit Juice. Peace.
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Treasure of All Treasures
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Invite Jesus to Your Home
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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?
