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Jesus meets us where we are.
Even when the disciples were hiding in fear, Jesus came to them with compassion, offering peace, not judgment.
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Our faith journey requires training.
Like the disciples, we often fall back on old habits in hard times. We build resilience through spiritual practices: Scripture, prayer, communion, acts of mercy, and Christian community.
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Fear doesn't disqualify us.
Jesus doesn’t wait for us to "get it all right." He meets us in our fear and sends us out empowered by the Holy Spirit.
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Doubt is part of the journey.
Thomas' story shows that questioning and searching are natural parts of growing in faith. Jesus welcomes our honest doubts and calls us deeper into belief.
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We are called to go and offer peace.
As Easter people, we are not meant to stay locked in fear. We are sent to be a presence of peace, hope, and love to a hurting world.
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Key phrase to hold onto:
"Peace be with you." — Let this be the posture you carry into every encounter.
