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Jesus goes home, and it doesn't go well...

Chuck Warnock

25 Jan 2025

Have you ever gone back home, and things didn't quite work out like you hoped they would? If so, check out The Rhythm of Grace newsletter which features a meditation on this Sunday's reading from Luke 4:14-21. Plus, another photo of Buddy the Cat doing what he does best. Subscribe for free while you're there -- no catch, no charge ever! Plus, read some other helpful stuff. Thanks and I hope you have a wonderful weekend! -Chuck

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Love: The Mark of a New Creation