oh, mercy.

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I know this is the Message translation, but I like the way Peterson put this into a more expanded version compared to the ESV.

Our firm decision is to work from this focused center: One man died for everyone. That puts everyone in the same boat. He included everyone in his death so that everyone could also be included in his life, a resurrection life, a far better life than people ever lived on their own.

Because of this decision we don’t evaluate people by what they have or how they look. We looked at the Messiah that way once and got it all wrong, as you know. We certainly don’t look at him that way anymore. Now we look inside, and what we see is that anyone united with the Messiah gets a fresh start, is created new. The old life is gone; a new life burgeons! Look at it! All this comes from the God who settled the relationship between us and him, and then called us to settle our relationships with each other. God put the world square with himself through the Messiah, giving the world a fresh start by offering forgiveness of sins. God has given us the task of telling everyone what he is doing. We’re Christ’s representatives. God uses us to persuade men and women to drop their differences and enter into God’s work of making things right between them. We’re speaking for Christ himself now: Become friends with God; he’s already a friend with you.

2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Hey friends, do you ever lack motivation to run? 

I just downloaded the Nike Running app on my phone and there’s this really neat thing where you can turn it on social and “compete” against people in their running! {I know I am super late on this discovery!}

I got a new running band for my iPhone and will be trying this app out in a few minutes — check it out & we can keep each other accountable! 

Also, if you’re looking for a new running playlist check out my new one on Spotify “I Work Out” (link). It’s a very eclectic mix of music, but it works. And if you have any suggestions to add to it, let me know! I’m always open for new stuff. 

Nothing like a little friendly competition! 

brotherstories:

“That Year”- Brandi Carlile

This song has messed with my heart for quite some time now…those years that make us angry, confused and sad. It takes courage to tell a story like this.

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