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Easter is not a metaphor for change and renewal, it is the essence of new life! We are not finding God, controlling God, or inviting God into our life...God finds us! Jesus' love was demonstrated as He lived, died, and rose for your new life. #YOLO #ToNewLife #BRBJesus #Easter #messiahyl

The amazing hands of Jesus calmed the unridden colt, served the hurting, restored the lost, and bore the sins of our great disobedience. Picture Jesus' hands and remember what they have done for you. Now look closely at your hands—and strive to do likewise. #HisHands #ReachingOut #MeAndYou #messiahyl

Small contributions and minor parts can make the most significant difference in many situations. Two minor players in the Bible, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, prepared the way for Jesus' resurrection. Their simple devotion, timely awareness, and helpful actions were globally and timelessly impactful to the world. The opportunities for us are likewise. #DoSmallThings #WithGreatLove #messiahyl

What team are you on? Are you playing for the name on the front of the jersey—or the name on the back? The body of Christ is the living expression of Jesus in the world. The heart of our mission is to be that body together...and your unique gifts matter. Increase the strength of your link to the body and increase your joy. #Inclusive #YourGiftsMatter #messiahyl

What is your passion? Your vocation? calling? ministry? By God's design, all Christians are in ministry. To each one of us grace has been given to be an: Apostle (innovator, early adopter); Prophet (messenger); Evangelist (faith sharer); Pastor (care giver); and/or Teacher (learning leader). How has God shaped you for ministry? #Spark #PartnersInMinistry #messiahyl

Have you ever tried to build a puzzle with missing pieces? Likewise, a picture of Christ's body is incomplete without you! Unity and diversity are key attributes of God's plan. You have a unique identity and calling to live out your part in a way no one else can contribute. #EveryoneMatters #MinistryPartners #messiahyl

Is it necessary to be a social media star, famous, or rich to impact the world? Everyone has a role to play. In this series of messages learn to see the important part you have in God's plan to bring love and light to the world. The world and the church need you! #YourPartMatters #WalkHumblyWithYourGod #messiahyl

We're lucky that God is not fair...if God was fair, we'd get what we actually deserve; and that would be sin's consequence—death. By God's grace, nothing can separate us from the love of God. God loves us not because of who we are, but because of who God is. #PersistentGrace #ForeverEmbraced #GodsAnnoyingLove #messiahyl

What can you do to fix the biggest problems in the world? Plenty! Small graces change the world at every turn. Touches of love given to others are seeds of generosity through which God works transformations in the lives of people. With a mindset of love, not heroism, the world's problems are steadily reduced. #LittleGraces #messiahyl

There is no magical formula to turn you into a better, more Christ-like, person. Spiritual growth is often fits-and-starts with occasional setbacks—because we are, of course, human. However, intentionally engaging in healthy and spiritual practices in an antidote to becoming aware, gaining presence, and thriving in our fast-paced world. #PressOn #UnSpiritualGrowth #messiahyl

Have you every been chosen last? Felt outcast? Do you every see others in this situation? Every Cinderella story is opportunity for the love of Jesus to make a change...a life changing transformation toward belonging, love, and joy! #BarkLoudly #AllWelcome #OddDiscipleship #messiahyl

Our similarity to the Samaritan woman (as an outcast and serial victim) is greater than we might first imagine. Jesus redeems her not because of the depth of her sin, but because his love extends unequivocally to all people. How will we accept/own our personal need for redemption and how will we share the love we've received without prejudice. #Rejected #NotWorthy #ButRedeemed #messiahyl

How easy is it to push others needs aside for our convenience? Do we over-crave comfort and convenience? The Word of God is a call to action that intrudes into our comfortable...sometimes challenging and sometimes painful. The role of the body of Christ is to join in love around the messiness of life to bring new hope to others. #NoDisReligion #SmuglyUncomfortable #messiahyl

Everybody has the blues. Everybody longs for meaning...ponders spirituality. We were made for relationships and for doing good, but we're also flawed. This makes life haphazardly messy. Good intentions can hold things together for a time, but resolutions fade. Thankfully, it's not about our own strength. The secret to spirituality is what God has done. There's a messy spirituality exactly for people like us who don't have it all together. #MuddleOn #Messy-MeetJesus #messiahyl

Messy is the workshop of life and a common state of our being—making clear our need for a loving Savior. The bible is replete with flawed, complicated, and messed up people who, when they embraced messy spirituality, became members in the faith hall-of-fame. Jesus came for broken sinners. #Messy #MessedUp #WorkshopOfLife #messiahyl

What battery type can you offer to brighten the light of others? AA, AAA, C, or D? or how best to share the light you have? Hope and encouragement come from the epiphany of Jesus—the manifestation of a Savior to you, to me, to all people. Light changes every perception! #AriseShine #LightOfTheWorld #messiahyl

These past few years have been challenging times for many of us. We are all hoping for better days ahead and we continue to pray for peace and good will to all. Shadows tell us there is light. When the light came, the angels cried tears of joy. There is joy in the world tonight! #TearsOfJoy #ChristmasEve #messiahyl

Was it really a silent night? We imagine the nativity as a Precious Moments scene...however it was probably far from that. Pause at the manger, but not too long. Jesus came to live (and die in our place) so we can live. This outpouring of undeserved love is the ultimate Christmas miracle of life-giving hope. #LifeGiving #messiahyl

I am so glad each Christmas Eve, the night of Jesus' birth. When like the sun the star shown forth; and angels sang on earth! The star over Bethlehem and the image of light have stood as unmistakeable symbols of the light of Christ. Like the moon, we reflect light...the light of Jesus—the light of the world.#ReflectTheLight #messiahyl

What would it be like for you to really experience Christmas this year and not just survive it? More than ever, we need a fresh perspective on what peace on earth—and peace in our hearts—was meant to be. Check out our ultimate Christmas playlist this advent. #LetThereBePeace #messiahyl