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[Roy Lusk @rlusk34]

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[Wes Huff @WesleyLHuff]

This Easter, I invite you to look at Jesus, consider what he said and did, and ask for yourself what I believe is the most important question you will ever answer: Did he really leave behind an empty tomb? And if he did, what does that mean for you?

This video was made possible and in collaboration with my friends at @ChildlikeMedia.

[Wes Huff @WesleyLHuff]

At the very moment that Augustus is making decrees as the ruler of the known world, and Herod is seething in his palace, God enters stage right. Not on the clouds, asserting his power and dominance, not with all the strength and might he rightly has. But in humility. Doing so with a profound statement that he is turning all our preconceived notions completely upside down.

One of the most beautiful, yet often overlooked, components to this story is Mary’s reaction to the news of her Son. In church tradition we call her carol The Magnificat:

“My soul exalts the Lord, and my spirit has begun to rejoice in God my Savior, because he has looked upon the humble state of his servant. 

For from now on all generations will call me blessed, because he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name; from generation to generation he is merciful to those who fear him. 

He has demonstrated power with his arm; he has scattered those whose pride wells up from the sheer arrogance of their hearts. 

He has brought down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position; he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty. 

He has helped his servant Israel, remembering his mercy, as he promised to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.” (Luke 1:46-55)

Amidst all the interpretations of Christmas that we hear at this time of year from clergy, advertisers, politicians, and journalists, we might benefit from listening to the mother who sits at the centre of it all. According to Mary, Christmas is about God scattering the proud, bringing down unjust rulers, lifting up the humble. It’s about God turning things upside down— which ironically is the right way up to begin with.

And God accomplishes all of this not “from on high,” like the decree of Augustus, or the brutality of Herod; instead, God achieves his purposes from below in the lowliness of a manger. With shepherds, livestock, and foreign magi as the first witnesses. 
Christmas is about God turning things upside down—which ironically is the right way up to begin with. 

Every detail about the Christmas story (and the subsequent life of Jesus as well), states that God will reverse the mess and do so by first getting his own hands dirty. God conquers by humbling himself, he will heal by being wounded, he will save us by sacrificing himself. The manger is a throne, and works as a beacon of how God intends to turn everything upside down.

Grace triumphs over dominance, mercy over force, and Mary’s song will be the world’s song. Joy will pierce through the sorrow and sadness, fully and forever.

[Caden Ingle @caden_ingle]

Junior Season Highlights and Stats!
223-369
2420 Pass Yards
19 Pass TD
84 Carries
254 Rushing Yards
8 Rushing TD
84.5 QBR
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[Caden Ingle @caden_ingle]

A couple of clips from yesterdays scrimmage vs Burns! @coach_pruett39 @rlusk34 @football_Erwin

[Evan Gerike @EvanGerike]

Lawson Reynolds plays two positions better than most play one. He's a 1,000-yard receiver who had 114 tackles and 5 interceptions for Erwin.

Meet @LawsonReynolds9, the No. 4 prospect in the Super Six and the All-WNC Preseason Player of the Year. https://t.co/SDdfIeAWVQ

[Cody Luther @CodyLuther13]

I am beyond greatful to announce my commitment to the University of the Cumberlands! I want to thank my family and coaches for pushing me to play at the next level. Kentucky bound!!📍🔴⚪️🔵@worbin @CoachHouse_UC @football_Erwin @coachbrown55 @coach_pruett39

[Erwin High Booster Club @club_erwin]

Congratulations to Nathaniel Brown. The Erwin community is proud of you and excited to watch you at the next level.

[Erwin High Booster Club @club_erwin]

Congratulations to Michael Petty. The Erwin community is proud of you and excited to watch you at the next level.

[Nathaniel Brown @Natedog5525]

I am excited to announce my commitment to The University of the Cumberlands. Thankful for God, my Family, my Coaches and Teammates that have helped me get to this point. Go Pats!! 🏠🔴⚪️
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[Erwin_Warrior_Football @football_Erwin]

Congratulations to Cody Luther! Big time honor for our Offensive Lineman!

[Erwin_Warrior_Football @football_Erwin]

Congratulations to Lawson! Very big honor. Super proud of him

[Erwin_Warrior_Football @football_Erwin]

Congratulations to these WARRIORS on being Named to Citizen Times All WNC Football Teams.

[Evan Gerike @EvanGerike]

Rodney Pruett took his ice bath with 10 seconds left on the game, but the result was already decided.

Erwin shut down Reynolds in the second to earn a 28-21 victory -- and a conference title for the first time since 2000. @asheville:
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[Matt Walsh @MattWalshBlog]

Impeached. Arrested. Convicted. Shot.

Still standing.

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt

[Brandon Gill @realBrandonGill]

Never surrender