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A Tree To Heal // Praise & Shine

Just three chapters into the story of the Bible, we learn how a bad choice and a tree marred God’s good creation. Adam and Eve ate from the one tree they were to leave alone (Genesis 3:11). The story has barely begun, and paradise is cursed (vv. 14–19).

Another tree would play a role in undoing this curse—the cross Jesus endured on our behalf. His death purchased our future with Him (Deuteronomy 21:23; Galatians 3:13).

The story comes full circle in the Bible’s last chapter. There we read of “the tree of life” growing beside the “river of the water of life” (Revelations 22:1–2). As John describes it, this tree will be “for the healing of the nations” (v. 2). John assures us, “No longer will there be any curse” (v. 3). God’s story comes with the happily-ever-after we all long for.

Chiller // Showtime

This final day of April begins with new movies, just in time for the first weekend of May!

A chiller opens at theaters today, it’s “Separation”.

Also, at theaters now is “Walking With Herb”. 

New DVD’s and Blu-rays include “Vanquish” starring Morgan Freeman and Ruby Rose, and “Cosmic Sin” starring Frank Grillo and Bruce Willis.

Have a great weekend! 

Signs You’re at a Bad Pizza Place // Adam in the Afternoon

Here are five signs you’re at a bad pizza place:  It’s super-cheap . . . the crust looks pale . . . they use flour that’s bleached or “bromated” . . . it caters to the “drunk food” crowd . . . and if their plain cheese slice sucks, toppings won’t help much.

Doesn’t Compare // Mindful Minute

Everywhere we turn we are constantly bombarded with images, advertisements, and videos of who we should be, how we should look, and what we should be doing. In our over socialize, photoshopped world, we are constantly comparing ourselves to unrealistic expectations.

In Galatians 6:4 we read “Let each one examine his own work. Then he can take pride in himself and not compare himself with someone else.”

“God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us new people so that we would spend our lives doing the good things he had already planned for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10.

Instead of chasing unrealistic expectations, we should chase the one who made us who we are.