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First Steps

Begin with baptism, reading the Bible, and prayer. Work through each step at your own pace, with someone alongside you if you would like.

Make time for prayer

Build a rhythm of prayer through seven readings and reflections.

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Stages of the Cross: English

It is now early Friday morning, a little after midnight, when Jesus and His disciples go to the garden of Gethsemane to pray. Jesus has predicted at the Last Supper that Judas would betray Him, Peter would deny knowing …

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Stages of the Cross: English

Stage 2: Monday

On Monday, Jesus went into the Temple, and He saw something that upset Him. John 2:14 says,

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John Bible Study: Day 21

Read John 21:1-25. When my sweet niece was born, her two-and-a-half-year-old brother decided he wanted to start drinking from a bottle again. Oh, he had been drinking from sippy cups and eating solid food, but suddenly …

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John Bible Study: Day 20

Read John 20:1-31. Can you imagine how everyone felt on that Sunday after Jesus died? Jesus had been dead for two days. From an outside perspective, it seemed all hope was lost. You can be sure that this was a bleak, so…

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John Bible Study: Day 19

Read John 19:1-42. John 19 is , perhaps , the most sobering chapter in the entire book of John. It is in this chapter that Jesus is beaten and killed. It can be tempting to read through this chapter very quickly because…

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John Bible Study: Day 18

Read John 18:1-40. Often, we may have a difficult time understanding grace, which is getting something for free that we do not deserve. Usually, when we get something for free, it has a catch. Sometimes we become suspic…

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John Bible Study: Day 17

Read John 17:1-26. When I was in high school, I went to see a physical therapist for severe headaches. I had been experiencing these headaches for years and was desperate for relief. As soon as I went in to be evaluated…

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John Bible Study: Day 16

Read John 16:1-33. Many people think that after they give their lives to Jesus, everything about their lives will get better. Then, they are surprised that their life actually gets more difficult after deciding to follo…

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John Bible Study: Day 15

Read John 15:1-27. The Fourth of July is such a fun holiday to celebrate. I particularly love celebrating this holiday out at the lake with friends. This year, friends and I decided to rent a boat while we were at the l…

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Prayer Introduction

Moving Forward Prayer is one of the most important ways to grow in your relationship with God. After all, talking with someone is the natural way to get to know them better. It is the same with God. God wants you to tal…

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First Steps: FAQ Prayer