Sarah Jane Reeves (Georgia)
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Sign Up TodayJesus immediately said to [his disciples]: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” - Matthew 14:27 (NIV)
My two-year-old daughter stood hesitantly on the shore, the Gulf Coast waters inches away from her feet. “I’m scared,” she said adamantly. “It’s okay,” her aunt coaxed, “take just one step.” She took one baby step. “Okay,” said Aunt Nikki, “now just a little deeper.” She took another step and...
With Christ’s help, we can overcome our fears and insecurity.
For Courage
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Our resolve must be different. My prayer is that we have finally reached a tipping point. My hope is that when the protests fade and the marches slow that our will as a church to truly eradicate the scourge of racism won’t dissipate but grows even stronger.”
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