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Get to the Back of the Boat with Jesus

If you’re involved in the work of the gospel justice, if you are serving in ministry, there’s something that is critically important to figure out early. This is not a

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Who God Is and How You Should Respond

Look with me at Psalm 103 – it’s a psalm of David. I want to hang our thoughts on 3 remembrances. Let Us Remember What God Does The first thing

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Fruit That Multiplies

The Agape Center, host of the local S.A.Y. Yes! Center for Youth Development® is a community staple in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago. With the start of a new school

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Has the American Church Forgotten How to Lament?

I believe one reason our understanding of racial justice and reconciliation is often so anemic is because we are missing the important discipline of lament. We’re dealing with a community

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What Does This Mean?

“What does this mean?” Sierra held up the gospel bead bracelet she’d been given. Imogene smiled as she looked at the girl. A few weeks earlier, Imogene had been driving