... , were mending their nets. Jesus told them to leave everything and follow him. He said to Simon and Andrew that they were to become fishers of men. The cost of discipleship means anyone who wishes to be a follower of Jesus must:- Leave self behind, he must take up his cross, and come with me. To leave self behind does not just mean denying oneself ... tongues, not be harmed if they pick up snakes or drink poison, place their hands on sick people who will get well. Jesus gave the task of the Mission to his twelve disciples, he gave them authority over the evil spirits and ordered them, "D...

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... special. Family would arrive all during the day; it felt like a high school homecoming. The warmth of loved ones calmed my spirits. I would gather my rowdy cousins, play games, sing, and talk about what we wanted for Christmas. The feeling of unity always swept through me, and I knew it was something no one could replace. The adults would be scattered throughout the house talking and catching up on old ... times. I would find my grandmother, sit in her soft, frail lap, and explain to her my thoughts about Santa Clause. As the family mingled, I could smell the hot apple cider simmering i...

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