In John 10:10, Jesus lets us in on His heart and desire for us: He came that we might have abundant life.

I can’t speak for you, but for me? Abundant life sounds great. I will take it—all day, everyday.

But what about that thief Jesus mentions just before? The one that “comes only to steal and kill and destroy”?

If I’m honest, it feels like that thief reigns victorious more often than I care to admit.

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Recently, I had the heartbreaking experience of attending a funeral. All funerals hang heavy with sadness, yes, but this was a this should never happen kind