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Only 9 More Days...

And it's Easter!

This weekend at COTK we'll be wrapping up the Remember series by continuing to focus on the cross of Jesus.  We'll also celebrate communion.  It's so good for us to quiet our hearts and really think about the cross as we approach Jesus' Passion Week.

We are praying and eagerly expecting God to do something memorable Easter weekend.  If you're in the Detroit region and looking for a place to worship, we'd love to have you as our guest.  Click here for times and directions.  If you're a part of COTK, make sure to invite a friend to come with you! 

On Easter Sunday we'll be kicking off an 8 week series in which we'll study the Song of Solomon.  We'll also have an Easter Egg Hunt right after the service on the front lawn of the school.  Several people have asked me how I'm planning to tie the Song of Solomon into the resurrection.  You'll have to come and see!  You won't be disappointed:)

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Triumphant Suffering

There's a vision of Jesus in Revelation 5 that's given me some fresh faith this week.  John sees Jesus as a Lion and a Lamb...in the same vision.

As the Lion of the Tribe of Judah he's described as a triumphant conqueror.  As the Lamb who was slain He's described as the one who bled, and suffered, and died.

It's two pictures of the same person that seem to contradict each other. But in Jesus they come together as a powerful paradox.

Triumphant suffering.

Following Jesus doesn't come with the promise of a pain-free life.  But it does come with the assurance that you can triumph through your pain.

Sometimes life prompts tears.  That's okay.  Crying can actually be Christ-like.  The Lamb will weep with you.

Just keep listening for the Lion's roar.  Because when we embrace the cross and suffer like Jesus, resurrection is on the way.