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Almost, there is no one alive today has not heard the story of Jesus, the crucifixion and burial, and of course, His resurrection! \u00a0Many believe it, many do not. \u00a0Jesus was a historical figure, that, no one will deny. What many deny is that His life made any real difference. \u00a0I believe the only way you can know the answer to that question is if Jesus has become “real” in your heart, then, and only then, does this incredible story make sense.<\/p>\n
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For just as minute let me speak to those that do not believe, assuming any of those folks ever come here. \u00a0How can I “know” He is real, that He truly is the Son of God, and that His ministry, life and death and resurrection here has made a difference in my life? \u00a0If we don’t know anything else we know who we are. \u00a0We know what we have done, how we feel, and who we’ve hurt. \u00a0We know all the secrets! \u00a0I know that I was undeserving of forgiveness, I know I was too ashamed to ask for it. \u00a0I knew coming face to face with a man that knew everything about me was terrifyting! \u00a0I also know that at the spiritual moment that I met Him,I was overcome with the power of His love, His grace, and His foregiveness. \u00a0The moment I fell on my knees before Him, I knew He had wiped the slate clean, and had given me a new chance.<\/p>\n
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I now know what it is like to walk with Him, to take my fresh mistakes, sins, and stumbles to Him and receive forgiveness yet again. \u00a0I know I can’t live without Him, that I don’t want to live without Him. \u00a0I now know the cost of my freedom and forgiveness.<\/p>\n
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When you watch the specials this Easter weekend and when He is nailed to the cross, remember He did that for you, \u00a0He would have suffered that if you were the only human alive, He did for all of us, and for you as an individual!!!<\/p>\n
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How do I know He is real? \u00a0Because He forever changed my life!!!<\/p>\n
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Accept His sacrifce for you, \u00a0and be blessed,<\/p>\n
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