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Following the Lord Jesus Christ

Following the Lord Jesus Christ: #8 In the Wilderness

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Immediately after the exhilarating experience of baptism, the heavenly anointing with holy spirit, and a sacred affirmation from the Father in the words, “this is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased,” Jesus was led by the Spirit out into the wilderness. On our trek, we seek him there.

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Failures for Christ: Stretching Out in Prayer and Love

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A few days ago I climbed a very steep trail, a narrow dirt path filled with rocky outcrops and littered with slippery stones. As I reached the summit, I was rewarded with a magnificent panorama of the ocean and the beautifully sunlit California coast.