Written by Sarah Joy Holden The cross of Jesus is life The cross of Jesus is honest The cross of Jesus is true The cross of Jesus is relevant The cross of Jesus is authentic The cross of Jesus is love The cross of Jesus is steadfast The cross of Jesus is grace The cross of Jesus is powerful The cross of Jesus is timeless The cross of Jesus is monumental The cross of Jesus is forgiveness The cross of Jesus is sacrifice The cross of Jesus is personal The cross of Jesus is hope

So, as we begin to bring this epic story to a close, I want to ask you another question: consider what your heart and your soul truly desire and need at this moment. Selah. It's not that obvious, is it! Peeling back all the defensive walls and facades, as well as removing all the offences and injustices held onto, takes effort, but let me help you reveal what I see. Do you need to continue to strive? Do you need to keep justifying? Do you need to keep performing? Do you need

We trade our fondness for "fair" for the fondness of Christ within. Our internal scales demand a ledger for every injury, but the "cup o’ kindness" is an ontological return. It is the scandal of the first pour—offering restoration while the front is still up. Love doesn't permit the wound; it outscales it. When we turn toward the "trusty fiere" instead of the rift, our rifts dissolve. Justice and Peace don't just negotiate; they kiss. We take the cup "yet," and we are finally