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			<title>CityKids Theme Day</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Sometimes the best conversations happen around a fire... or a pretend one. ?Sunday, August 16th, CityKids is bringing s'mores, campfire energy, and Biblical truth (as always)! There will also be a special friendship craft to go with this week's lesson!Early Elementary: We're all sisters and brothers, so let's love one another.Verse: 1 John 4:7 NIV Dear friends, let us love one another, for love co...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:12:37 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="3" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/5FDSHC/assets/images/25461882_1646x1646_500.png);"  data-source="5FDSHC/assets/images/25461882_1646x1646_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/5FDSHC/assets/images/25461882_1646x1646_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >S'More Love, S'More Jesus Theme Day</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Sometimes the best conversations happen around a fire... or a pretend one. ?<br><br>Sunday, August 23rd, CityKids is bringing s'mores, campfire energy, and Biblical truth (as always)! There will also be a special friendship craft to go with this week's lesson!<br><br><b>Early Elementary:</b> We're all sisters and brothers, so let's love one another.<br>Verse: 1 John 4:7 NIV Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. ...<br><br><b>Upper Elementary:</b> How do your friendships help you get closer to God?<br>Verse: Matthew 5:43-44 NLT - "You have heard the law that says, 'Love your neighbor' and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!"<br><br><b>Details:</b><br>What: S'More Love, S'More Jesus Theme Day<br>When: Sunday, August 23rd, during church<br>Where: CityKids Rooms<br>Who it's for: EVERYONE in CityKids - even Toddlers</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Men's Events</title>
						<description><![CDATA[There's something about a full day on the river that gets guys talking, really talking. This isn't just a fishing trip, it's a day built for connection, and you don't need to have ever picked up a fly rod to come!Grab your gear and join the guys September 11th for a full day of guided fly fishing.Details:What: Dudes Full Day Guided Fishing Trip - 8 hours with experienced guides on Boulder Creek, B...]]></description>
			<link>https://zealcity.church/blog/2026/08/15/men-s-events</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:12:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="3" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://assets2.snappages.site/global/assets/images/tmp15.jpg);" ><img src="https://assets2.snappages.site/global/assets/images/tmp15.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Dude's Guided Fishing Day</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">There's something about a full day on the river that gets guys talking, really talking. This isn't just a fishing trip, it's a day built for connection, and you don't need to have ever picked up a fly rod to come!<br><br>Grab your gear and join the guys September 11th for a full day of guided fly fishing.<br><br><b>Details:</b><br>What: Dudes Full Day Guided Fishing Trip - 8 hours with experienced guides on Boulder Creek, Bear Creek, Clear Creek, Big Thompson, St. Vrain, or Rocky Mountain National Park<br>When: September 11th<br>Who it's for: All skill levels, experienced or first-timers. Males only!<br>Cost: $225/person (includes guided fishing + lunch)<br><br>Register <a href="https://subsplash.com/zealcitychurch/lb/ev/+km2gn9h" rel="" target="_self">here</a> - spot's reserved once payment is received by Randy Morrison. Space is limited!</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Last Words: 2 Timothy 4</title>
						<description><![CDATA[2 Timothy 4We’ve made it to the final chapter of Paul’s final letter — his last recorded words before stepping into eternity. If this moment were a movie, the camera would be slowly zooming in as Paul takes a heavy breath, knowing his time on earth is nearly over. And with these last lines, he gives Timothy (and us) something deeply personal and incredibly practical.Last week we talked about the t...]]></description>
			<link>https://zealcity.church/blog/2026/08/15/last-words-2-timothy-4</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:07:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="9" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/5FDSHC/assets/images/22005644_1920x1080_500.png);"  data-source="5FDSHC/assets/images/22005644_1920x1080_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/5FDSHC/assets/images/22005644_1920x1080_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Last Words: Week 4</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>2 Timothy 4<br></b><br>We’ve made it to the final chapter of Paul’s final letter — his last recorded words before stepping into eternity. If this moment were a movie, the camera would be slowly zooming in as Paul takes a heavy breath, knowing his time on earth is nearly over. And with these last lines, he gives Timothy (and us) something deeply personal and incredibly practical.<br><br>Last week we talked about the two types of people Paul warned Timothy about: Drainers and Developers. But here in chapter 4, Paul shifts. He shows Timothy what to do when good people — people you trusted, loved, and built with — end up hurting you.<br><br>Church planting has taught myself and Brittany the same truth:<br>Some people stay.<br>Some people leave.<br>Some grow.<br>Some don’t.<br>Some will surprise you.<br>Some will disappoint you.<br><br>And ultimately, you can’t control what other people do. You can’t control when someone misunderstand you, or lies about you, or walks away from you, or disappoints you.<br><br>Paul knew that. And he’s going to finish with these words. You can’t control how other<br>people live their lives. But… you CAN control how YOU run.<br><br>So church, that’s the message today. <b>Run YOUR race, not theirs.</b></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="4" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>What Makes a Good Pastor?</b><br><b><br></b>Before Paul gives any final warnings, he tells Timothy what spiritual leadership should look like. Not based on opinions, trends, or preferences, but based on God’s Word.<br><b>“Preach the word of God… Correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and careful instruction.” 2 Timothy 4:2</b><br><br>According to Scripture, a good pastor will:<br><b>1. Preach the Word of God.&nbsp;</b>Not opinions. Not culture. Not trends. The Word.<br><b>2. Correct you.&nbsp;</b>Not to shame you, but to bring clarity when you’ve drifted.<br><b>3. Rebuke you.&nbsp;</b>Not to embarrass you, &nbsp;but to protect you from choices that lead to destruction.<br><b>4. Encourage you.&nbsp;</b>Not with empty compliments, but with reminders of God’s truth, His presence, and His power at work in you.<br><br>At Zeal City, our goal isn’t to entertain you... it’s to <b>equip</b> you, <b>guard</b> you, <b>guide</b> you, and help you run your race well.<br><br>Everyone needs a pastor. The question is:<br><b>Will you let yourself be pastored?</b></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Paul ends his letter by mentioning three people — and each of them teaches us something about how to keep running well.<br><br><b>1. Demas — The One Who Walked Away<br></b><b>“Demas has deserted me because he loves the things of this life…”</b><b><br></b><i>2 Timothy 4:10<br></i><br>Demas wasn’t a random acquaintance. He had served with Paul. Traveled with him. Done ministry with him. He was a friend.<br>And yet… somewhere along the way, he drifted.<br>He loved the world more than the mission, and he walked away.<br><br>Here’s what Paul is teaching Timothy:&nbsp;<b>Don’t let someone else’s quitting become your reason to stop running.<br></b>Some of your greatest heartbreak won’t come from strangers, it’ll come from people who once ran beside you.<br><br><b>But their quitting doesn’t cancel your calling.<br></b><br><b>2. Alexander — The One Who Hurt You<br></b><b>“Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm… Be careful of him.”<br></b><i>2 Timothy 4:14–15</i><br><i><br></i>Unlike Demas, Alexander didn’t just leave, he actively caused damage. Some believe he may have sabotaged Paul’s legal defense and helped lead to his death sentence.<br>And still… Paul chooses freedom.<br><br>He doesn’t deny the wound.<br>He doesn’t pretend it didn’t happen.<br>But he refuses to carry bitterness into the finish line.<br><br><b>Unforgiveness is like running with ankle weights.<br></b>You can’t run well while replaying every hurt.<br><br>Forgiveness doesn’t mean it was “fine.”<br>It means you’re releasing it to God and refusing to let it define your pace.<br><br>Give your Alexanders to God.<br><br><b>3. Luke and Mark — The Ones Who Stayed (and the One Who Returned)<br></b><b>“Only Luke is with me… Bring Mark with you, for he is helpful to me.”<br></b><i>2 Timothy 4:11</i><br><i><br></i>Luke stayed. He didn’t run when things got dark.<br>Everyone needs a Luke.<br><br>And Mark?<br>The same Mark who disappointed Paul years earlier?<br>The one Paul said he wouldn’t travel with?<br><br>He grew.<br>He changed.<br>He returned.<br><br><b>People can change. People can come back. Redemption is real.</b><br><b><br></b>Don’t overlook the people who stayed.<br>Don’t underestimate the people who return.<br><br>This is why community matters.<br>This is why serving matters.<br>This is why CityGroups matter.<br><br>We don’t run alone, we run with developers.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="7" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">As Paul closes his final letter, he asks us a question:<br><b>Whose race are you running?<br></b><br>Are you weighed down by someone who left?<br>Are you limping from someone who hurt you?<br>Are you ignoring the people God placed to support you?<br>Are you resisting the leaders God placed over you?<br>Are you forgetting the God who never left you?<br><br><b>Run your race.<br>Finish strong.<br>Stay faithful.</b><br><br><b>“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.”<br></b><i>2 Timothy 4:7</i><br><i></i><br>That same victory is possible for you.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Last Words: 2 Timothy 3</title>
						<description><![CDATA[2 Timothy 3When we were living in Texas, one thing became obvious fast: Texans are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet… but they live in a constant state of high alert. Everything is a warning.In Colorado, you end a conversation with, “Alright, see you later!” But in Texas, every goodbye sounds like a threat: “Alright… BE CAREFUL.”Be careful of what, Brenda?! The iced tea? The humidity? The...]]></description>
			<link>https://zealcity.church/blog/2026/08/15/last-words-2-timothy-3</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:07:16 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="9" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/5FDSHC/assets/images/22005644_1920x1080_500.png);"  data-source="5FDSHC/assets/images/22005644_1920x1080_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/5FDSHC/assets/images/22005644_1920x1080_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Last Words: Week 3</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>2 Timothy 3<br></b><br>When we were living in Texas, one thing became obvious fast: Texans are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet… but they live in a constant state of high alert. Everything is a warning.<br><br>In Colorado, you end a conversation with, “Alright, see you later!” But in Texas, every goodbye sounds like a threat: <b>“Alright… BE CAREFUL.”</b><br><br>Be careful of what, Brenda?! The iced tea? The humidity? The emotional damage from accidentally saying “soda” instead of “Coke”?<br><br>And don’t bother asking a Texan what you should be careful of because the highways will tell you.<br><br>Texas is the only place where the road signs look like they were designed by someone who survived the book of Revelation.<br><b>WATCH FOR GATORS.<br>WATCH FOR RATTLESNAKES.<br>WATCH FOR FIRE ANTS.<br>WATCH FOR FLOODING.<br>WATCH FOR WIND.<br>WATCH FOR… what appears to be a large bird carrying a small dog??</b><br><br>I’m just trying to watch the road, and Texas is like:<br>“Good luck. Everything here bites, stings, floods, or flies.”<br><br>And yet, Texans are so friendly while doing it:<br>“Y’all take care now! Watch out for the pythons!”<br>“Have a blessed day, and don’t let the tarantulas get ya!”<br>That’s the vibe.<br><br>And honestly?<br>That’s exactly the kind of energy Paul brings into 2 Timothy 3.<br><br>Before he signs off for the very last time, he basically tells Timothy:<br><b>“Son… be careful.”</b></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="4" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Paul, writing from a cold Roman prison cell, gives Timothy one final warning before his death. Not a political warning. Not an economic warning. Not a military warning.<br><br>Paul warns Timothy about something far more personal:<br><b>People</b><b>.</b><br><br>Not all people, but a specific kind of person whose heart posture will make the last days “very difficult.”<br><br>This reminder isn’t just for Timothy. It’s God’s warning to us.<br><br>Let’s explore the two types of people Paul describes, and why it matters for your spiritual health.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>1. Drainers — People Who Pull You Away From God</b><br><b><br></b>Paul begins the chapter with a sobering list - 22 traits that define people who will drain your faith, your peace, your time, your energy, and your purpose.<br><br><b>“People will love only themselves and their money… prideful, ungrateful… unloving, unforgiving… lovers of pleasure instead of lovers of God… having a form of godliness but denying its power.”</b><br><b><i>— 2 Timothy 3:1–5</i></b><br><b><i><br></i></b>These are people who consistently pull you away from God and toward confusion.<br><br><b>Drainers:<br></b>• Love themselves and their money<br>• Reject correction<br>• Gossip and slander<br>• Act religious but resist transformation<br>• Are prideful, reckless, unforgiving<br>• Betray friends<br>• Love pleasure more than God<br>• Have a counterfeit faith<br><br>And Paul’s instruction is surprisingly direct:<br><b>“Stay away from people like that!”<br><i>— 2 Timothy 3:5</i></b><i><br></i><br>This isn’t about avoiding unbelievers, skeptics, or people struggling with sin, Jesus pursued all of those people with love.<br><br>Paul is warning Timothy about people who hate what is good, refuse to repent, and actively drag others away from the truth.<br><br>Love them. Pray for them. Help them.<br>But don’t hand them your influence.<br>This isn’t coldness. It’s spiritual wisdom.<br><br>Jesus modeled this perfectly with the woman caught in adultery in John 8. He offered grace, mercy, and compassion, but He didn’t invite her into His inner circle. He blessed her, then released her:<br><b><i>“Neither do I condemn you… go and sin no more.”</i></b><br><b><i><br></i></b>Boundaries honor God because they protect the calling God has placed on your life.<br><br><b>2. Developers — People Who Strengthen Your Faith<br></b>Paul doesn’t just warn Timothy about the wrong voices—he points him toward the right ones.<br><b>“But you, Timothy, know what I teach, how I live, and what my purpose in life is… You know my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance.”<br><i>— 2 Timothy 3:10</i></b><br><i><br></i>Developers are people who help your faith grow.<br>They don’t deplete your soul—they disciple it.<br><br><b>Developers:<br></b>• Teach truth<br>• Live with consistency<br>• Model endurance<br>• Expose you to Scripture<br>• Strengthen your faith through their example<br><br>Paul reminds Timothy that his life has been shaped by teachers, mentors, and spiritual fathers, from Paul himself to Timothy’s mother and grandmother.<br><br>Your growth is deeply connected to who you follow.<br>Your future is shaped by who you spend time with.<br>If you surround yourself with drainers, you drift.<br>If you surround yourself with developers, you grow.<br>This is why being part of a church family matters.<br>This is why CityGroups matter.<br>This is why spiritual mentors matter.<br>This is why the Dream Team matters.<br><br>Discipleship doesn’t happen by accident. It happens through proximity, consistency, and community.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="7" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="8" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>How Do You Make Sense of It All?</b><br><b><br></b>Our world is confusing. People are complicated.<br>Discernment is essential.<br><br>And Paul ends this chapter by pointing Timothy to the one thing that will anchor him when everything around him feels unstable:<br>“<b>All Scripture is inspired by God… It teaches, corrects, and equips.”<br><i>— 2 Timothy 3:16–17</i></b><br><i><br></i>You cannot navigate people, or life, without the Word of God.<br>You can fake spirituality for a season, but you cannot fake fruit.<br>Fruit only grows when the Word is planted deep inside your soul.<br><br>If you want clarity: get into Scripture.<br>If you want direction: open your Bible.<br>If you want discernment: stay anchored in truth.<br><br><b>Three Questions to Ask Yourself:</b><br><b><br></b><b>1. Who are the drainers you need to set boundaries with?<br></b>You don’t have to hate them, just stop giving them influence.<br><br><b>2. Who are the developers you need to lean into?<br></b>Join a CityGroup. Seek out mentorship. Build godly friendships.<br><br><b>3. Where do you need to return to God’s Word?<br></b>Not for information… but for transformation.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Last Words: 2 Timothy 2</title>
						<description><![CDATA[2 Timothy 2When you open 2 Timothy, you’re reading the very last words the Apostle Paul ever wrote. This letter is his final encouragement, his final instruction, and his final charge to his spiritual son, Timothy, a young pastor trying to lead faithfully in an overwhelming season.Last week, Pastor Joshua shared a powerful reminder that every believer carries a God-given gift, and that we’re calle...]]></description>
			<link>https://zealcity.church/blog/2026/08/15/last-words-2-timothy-2</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="7" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/5FDSHC/assets/images/22005644_1920x1080_500.png);"  data-source="5FDSHC/assets/images/22005644_1920x1080_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/5FDSHC/assets/images/22005644_1920x1080_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Last Words: Week 2</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>2 Timothy 2<br></b><br>When you open 2 Timothy, you’re reading the very last words the Apostle Paul ever wrote. This letter is his final encouragement, his final instruction, and his final charge to his spiritual son, Timothy, a young pastor trying to lead faithfully in an overwhelming season.<br><br>Last week, Pastor Joshua shared a powerful reminder that every believer carries a God-given gift, and that we’re called not just to recognize it, but to actively develop it. As we move into 2 Timothy 2 this week, we continue that thought by turning our attention to one central theme woven throughout the entire chapter: <b>grace.</b><br><br>But not grace as something soft, passive, or merely comforting.<br>This is grace that <i>strengthens</i>.<br>Grace that shapes.<br>Grace that sends you out with purpose.<br><br>Let’s dive in.<br><br><b>The Richness of Grace<br></b>While on vacation recently, I found myself enjoying… chocolate cake. The rich, decadent, “take a bite and repent a little bit” kind. And it reminded me of this chapter—layered, full, and the more you savor it, the more you find.<br>Paul begins:<br><b>“Be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.”<br></b><i>— 2 Timothy 2:1<br></i><br>Grace isn’t the side item.<br>It’s the main ingredient.<br>Grace is unearned.<br>Grace is undeserved.<br>Grace is God giving you what you could never earn.<br><br>And Paul knew Timothy needed this reminder, because Timothy struggled with timidity. Anytime opposition rose, he wanted to shrink back. Paul writes to strengthen him—and us—with this powerful truth:<br><b>Grace isn’t opposed to effort.<br>Grace is opposed to earning.</b></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="4" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>1. Sit in Grace.</b><br>Imagine your favorite chair, or maybe your grandpa's lazy boy... simple, sturdy, inviting.<br>That’s grace.<br><br>Grace is where we rest.<br>Grace is where we remember who we are:<br>Loved.<br>Accepted.<br>Forgiven.<br>Not hustling for approval.<br>Not striving to earn God’s smile.<br><br>Some of us have never really sat in that chair. We’re still trying to earn what God has already freely given. But you can’t live the life God has for you until you first receive the grace He’s extending.<br>Sit in it.<br>Breathe it in.<br>Let grace reshape how you see God and how you see yourself.<br><br><b>2. Stand in Strength<br></b>Grace doesn’t leave you in the chair.<br>Grace stands you up.<br>Paul gives us three pictures: a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer.<br><br><b>A Soldier<br></b>Strong. Focused. Resilient.<br>Not entangled in distractions.<br><br><b>An Athlete<br></b>Disciplined. Committed to the race.<br>Clear on the goal. <br><br><b>A Farmer<br></b>Faithful. Hidden. Hardworking.<br>Doing the unseen work that produces a future harvest.<br><br>Farmers don’t get applause. You probably can’t name a single famous farmer, yet they feed the world. In the same way, some of your greatest spiritual victories will come through quiet, unseen obedience.<br><br>Grace doesn’t make you lazy. Grace makes you strong enough to get up and do the work God has called you to do.<br><br>Paul echoes this throughout his letters:<br><b>“We are God’s handiwork… created to do good works.”<br></b><i>— Ephesians 2:10<br></i><br><b>“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”<br></b><i>— Colossians 3:23<br></i><br><b>“Don’t get tired of doing what is good.”<br></b><i>— Galatians 6:9</i><br><i><br></i>Grace fuels effort.<br>Effort does not earn grace.<br><br><b>3. Serve with Zeal<br></b>Paul uses another illustration next:<br><b>Some utensils are gold and silver. Some are wood and clay.<br></b><i>— 2 Timothy 2:20–21</i><br><i><br></i>He isn’t talking about salvation here.<br>Every believer is loved equally.<br>Every believer is forgiven equally.<br>He’s talking about <b>usefulness</b><b>.</b><br><br>God determines your calling—<br><b>but you determine your usefulness.</b><br><b><br></b>God won’t call you to influence people you refuse to love.<br>He won’t place you over people you won’t forgive.<br>He won’t elevate you in rooms where pride rules your heart.<br>He won’t entrust you with honor you aren’t ready to carry.<br>This isn’t about God withholding.<br>It’s about God protecting.<br><br>When your heart is pure and your life is surrendered, God can reach for you like a valuable vessel, ready for every good work.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Sit. Stand. Serve.<br></b>These are the movements of the Christian life:<br><b>Sit in Grace</b> — receive your identity.<br><b>Stand in Strength</b> — live empowered by God.<br><b>Serve with Zeal</b> — build His Kingdom with joy and purpose.<br><br>So ask yourself:<ul><li>Have I truly sat in God’s grace?</li><li>Am I sitting, but not yet standing in strength?</li><li>Am I standing, but not serving with zeal?</li></ul><br>God’s invitation is open.<br>The Kingdom is advancing.<br>And your usefulness grows every time you say yes.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Last Words: 2 Timothy 1</title>
						<description><![CDATA[2 Timothy 1When you open the book of 2 Timothy, you’re reading something sacred. These are the final recorded words of the Apostle Paul—his last letter, his final encouragement, and the legacy he wanted to leave behind. He writes not to a church at large this time, but to one man: his spiritual son, Timothy, a young pastor in Ephesus navigating intense pressure, persecution, and fear.And from a co...]]></description>
			<link>https://zealcity.church/blog/2026/08/15/last-words-2-timothy-1</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="7" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/5FDSHC/assets/images/22005644_1920x1080_500.png);"  data-source="5FDSHC/assets/images/22005644_1920x1080_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/5FDSHC/assets/images/22005644_1920x1080_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Last Words: Week 1</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>2 Timothy 1<br></b><br>When you open the book of 2 Timothy, you’re reading something sacred. These are the final recorded words of the Apostle Paul—his last letter, his final encouragement, and the legacy he wanted to leave behind. He writes not to a church at large this time, but to one man: his spiritual son, Timothy, a young pastor in Ephesus navigating intense pressure, persecution, and fear.<br><br>And from a cold, dark Roman prison cell—with the fires of Rome still fresh in memory—Paul pens a powerful challenge that echoes into our lives today:<br><b><i>“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God… for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”</i></b><i><br></i><i>— 2 Timothy 1:6–7 (ESV)</i><br>Paul knew Timothy’s calling. He knew Timothy’s potential.<br>But he also knew his weakness.<br>Timothy was gifted, but timid. Called, but overwhelmed. Anointed, but unsure of himself.<br>And Paul refuses to let him shrink back.<br><br>This message isn’t just for Timothy. It’s for every believer today who wonders:<br><i>Does God still want to use me? Do I really have something to offer?<br></i>Paul’s answer is simple:&nbsp;<b>Fan the flame.</b></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="4" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Here are three takeaways from this powerful passage.<br><b>1. You Have a Gift—Keep It Stoked<br></b>Paul starts with identity before assignment. Before telling Timothy what to do, he reminds him who he is.<br><b>You have a gift.<br></b>Not only a natural talent, but a spiritual deposit placed in you by the Holy Spirit when you gave your life to Jesus.<br>Scripture repeats this truth over and over:<br><b><i>“We are God’s handiwork… created to do good works.”</i></b> — <i>Ephesians 2:10</i><br><b><i>“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another.”</i></b> — <i>1 Peter 4:10</i><br><b><i>“Having gifts… let us use them.”</i></b> — <i>Romans 12:6</i><br><br>Two things are always true:<br><b>You have a gift.<br>You’re meant to use it.</b><br><br>But gifts can grow weak through neglect. Pastor Joshua shared a story about recovering from knee surgery, how his leg muscles hadn’t disappeared, but they had grown weak from lack of use. The same thing happens spiritually. Our gifts can experience atrophy when we don’t put them into practice.<br><br>Your gift doesn’t disappear. It just gets cold.<br><b><br></b>And Paul is calling us—not just to discover our gift—but to develop it.<br>So how do you keep it stoked?<br>Hebrews gives us a practical step:<br><b><i>“Stir up one another to love and good works… not neglecting meeting together.”<br></i></b><b>— Hebrews 10:24–25</b><br><br>Community fuels calling.<br>Gathering strengthens gifting.<br>Serving grows the fire inside you.<br>If you want to know where to start: show up and do something. Take a step of faith. Use what you have. You’ll never fan a flame you refuse to touch.<br><br><b>2. Don’t Let Fear Extinguish Your Fire<br></b>Paul follows the command with the “why”:<br><b>“God gave us a spirit not of fear…”<br></b><i>— 2 Timothy 1:7</i><br><i><br></i>Fear is one of the greatest threats to the call of God on our lives. It questions everything God already affirmed. It paralyzes us with what ifs:<br><i>What if I’m not ready? What if I fail? What if I’m not enough?</i><br><i><br></i>But spiritually speaking, fear has no authority in your life because it doesn’t come from God.<br>Fear is not a valid excuse to sit out your calling.<br><br>You won’t stand before Jesus one day and say, “I didn’t use what You gave me because I was afraid,” and have that excuse hold up. God’s response is already written:<br><i>“I did not give you a spirit of fear.”</i><br><i><br></i>And one of the ways God shows grace is by sparing us the overwhelming details of our future. He knows what’s coming—and He knows that if He revealed everything ahead of time, fear would paralyze us long before the trial ever came. So He simply says:<br><b>“Trust Me. I’ve got the hard part. You just obey.”</b><br><b><br></b>Fear will try to blow out the flame God put in you. But fear doesn’t get the final word.<br><br><b>3. You Have Everything You Need for Everything You’re Assigned<br></b>Paul doesn’t just tell Timothy what God didn’t give him, he tells him what God did give him:<br><b>Power. Love. Self-control.<br></b><i>— 2 Timothy 1:7</i><br><i><br></i>Everything your calling requires, God has already supplied.<br><br>Do you feel weak?<br>He’s given you power.<br><br>Do you feel overwhelmed?<br>He’s given you love.<br><br>Do you feel undisciplined or unsteady?<br>He’s given you self-control.<br><br>You’re not lacking what you need, you’re only learning to use what you already have.<br><br>Paul later continues:<br><b>“God saved us and called us… not because we deserved it, but because that was His plan.”<br></b><i>— 2 Timothy 1:9<br></i><br>In other words:<br>If God called you, God equipped you.<br>And if God equipped you, God intends to use you.<br><br>Paul closes this section with a charge:<br><b>“…carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you.”<br></b><i>— 2 Timothy 1:14</i><br><i><br></i>Guard the flame.<br>Guard your calling.<br>Guard your faith.<br>Let nothing—fear, doubt, insecurity, or circumstance—blow it out.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-divider-block " data-type="divider" data-id="5" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-divider-holder"></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="6" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Final Encouragement<br></b>Here’s the message of 2 Timothy 1 in three simple truths:<br>You have a gift.<br>Don’t let fear extinguish your fire.<br>And you already have everything you need to accomplish everything you’re assigned.<br><br>So today, let’s take Paul’s words personally.<br>Let’s decide, together, that we will:<br>? Fan the flame<br>? Live unashamed<br>? Carry the truth forward<br>? Guard what God has entrusted to us<br><br>Paul’s final words weren’t just for Timothy. <b>They’re for us.&nbsp;</b>And they’re for <i><b>right now</b></i>.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>The End of Anxiety</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Concern is caring.
Worry is uncertainty.
Anxiety is worry on overdrive—it’s when fear takes up residence in your mind, body, and soul.
And if we don’t deal with it, anxiety doesn’t just mess with our thoughts, it starts messing with everything. It wears down your body, steals your peace, and keeps you from walking in the purpose God has for you.]]></description>
			<link>https://zealcity.church/blog/2026/08/15/the-end-of-anxiety</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:06:17 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="4" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/5FDSHC/assets/images/19831874_1920x1080_500.png);"  data-source="5FDSHC/assets/images/19831874_1920x1080_2500.png" data-fill="true"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/5FDSHC/assets/images/19831874_1920x1080_500.png" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Mother’s Day reminds us of the strength, love, and resilience that so many women carry. It’s a day to honor every kind of mother—those raising little ones, those with grown children, those who’ve lost a child, and those who long to become one. We also celebrate the spiritual moms, the grandmas, foster moms, and women who have stepped into the lives of children with open hearts. Your love leaves an eternal impact.<br><br>But even in the middle of celebration, many carry something else quietly: anxiety.<br><br><b>When Concern Turns Into Something More</b><br>I still remember my first car... It was a white Toyota Camry. It had great gas mileage, it was new, and it symbolized freedom. But for me, freedom felt like fear. I avoided highways, worried about getting gas alone, and feared the worst every time I turned the key. Then, just months later, I totaled that car. That crash wasn’t just physical; it shook my confidence. Suddenly, driving wasn’t just a task—it triggered anxiety.<br><br>And maybe you can relate. Maybe it’s not driving, but your health. Or your child. Or your finances. Anxiety doesn’t need a reason, it just needs a moment to speak loudly.<br><br><b>Concern. Worry. Anxiety.&nbsp;</b>There’s a difference between the three:<br><br><b>Concern</b> is caring.<br><b>Worry</b> is uncertainty.<br><b>Anxiety</b> is worry on overdrive—it’s when fear takes up residence in your mind, body, and soul.<br>And if we don’t deal with it, anxiety doesn’t just mess with our thoughts, it starts messing with everything. It wears down your body, steals your peace, and keeps you from walking in the purpose God has for you.<br><br><b>You Were Never Meant to Carry It</b><br>The truth is, you are not created to carry what you were meant to cast.<br><br>1 Peter 5:7 reminds us:<br>“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”<br><br>But what does casting actually look like? Sometimes, we don’t cast—we cuddle our anxiety. We identify with it. We let it define us.<br><br>Other times, we cast partway—giving it to God but keeping the control.<br><br>And far too often, we reel it back in—we surrender in worship but snatch it back in the parking lot.<br><br>Even worse, we cast it onto people who were never meant to carry it—our spouse, our friends, our therapist. <i>They can help, but only God can heal.</i><br><br><b>Cast It Like You Mean It</b><br>In the original Greek, the word “cast” in 1 Peter 5:7 means to hurl violently. Not to hand off quietly. It’s an intentional, forceful throw—because anxiety doesn’t let go unless we do.<br><br>We don’t get the peace of verse 7 without the humility of verse 6:<br>“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.”<br><br>We want the anxiety to end, but we resist letting go of our pride, our control, our timelines.<br><br>But faith requires trust. And trust requires surrender.<br><br><b>Strength in the Struggle</b><br>God often strengthens us in the waiting. Like lifting weights, the discomfort builds the muscle. What you’re resenting might actually be the very thing God is using to prepare you.<br><br>And here’s a truth I’ve learned: <b><i>I don’t control every outcome, but I do control who I become.&nbsp;</i></b>In the fight against anxiety, our most powerful weapon isn’t willpower... it’s the Word of God, worship, and the community around us.<br><br><b>5 Keys to Sober-Minded Living</b><br>Prayer, Worship, and God’s Word – There’s no substitute for time with God.<br>Prioritize Church Community – You weren’t meant to fight alone.<br>Diet and Exercise – What you feed your body affects your mind.<br>Sleep and Rest – When you rest, God goes to work.<br>Control Your Thoughts + Give Thanks – Lead your thoughts, don’t let them lead you.<br><br><b>A Final Thought<br></b>You are not your diagnosis. You are not your fear. You are not your shame. You are a child of God—created, known, and loved.<br><br>So today, Pray. Pause. Praise.<br><br>And when anxiety comes knocking, remind it that you were never meant to carry it—you were always meant to cast it.</div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="2" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >The End of Anxiety</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="3" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">May 11th, 2025</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title>Evangelism Isn't Weird... It's War</title>
						<description><![CDATA[Let’s talk about something we often avoid: evangelism.

And before you scroll past thinking this isn't for me, hear us out. This isn’t about standing on a street corner with a megaphone. This is about realizing that following Jesus was never meant to be a private, quiet thing.]]></description>
			<link>https://zealcity.church/blog/2026/08/15/evangelism-isn-t-weird-it-s-war</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="4" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-image-block " data-type="image" data-id="0" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="sp-image-holder" style="background-image:url(https://storage1.snappages.site/5FDSHC/assets/images/19714106_3278x4701_500.jpg);"  data-source="5FDSHC/assets/images/19714106_3278x4701_2500.jpg" data-fill="true" data-ratio="sixteen-nine" data-pos="center-left"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/5FDSHC/assets/images/19714106_3278x4701_500.jpg" class="fill" alt="" /><div class="sp-image-title"></div><div class="sp-image-caption"></div></div></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-heading-block " data-type="heading" data-id="1" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><span class='h2' ><h2 >Evangelism Isn't Weird, It’s War</h2></span></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="2" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><b>Why Evangelism Isn’t Optional for Believers</b></div></div><div class="sp-block sp-text-block " data-type="text" data-id="3" style="text-align:start;"><div class="sp-block-content"  style="">Let’s talk about something we often avoid: <b>evangelism</b>.<br>And before you scroll past thinking this isn't for me, hear us out. This isn’t about standing on a street corner with a megaphone. This is about realizing that following Jesus was never meant to be a private, quiet thing.<br><br>Because when it comes to sharing our faith, it’s not weird... It’s war.<br><br><b>Evangelism Isn’t for “Someone Else”</b><br>If you’ve ever thought, “Telling people about Jesus? That’s not really my thing…” you’re not alone. We’ve convinced ourselves it’s the job of the pastors, missionaries, or bold personalities. But Scripture says otherwise:<br><br><i>“Do the work of an evangelist…” — 2 Timothy 4:5</i><br>It’s not about a title or a stage, it’s about obedience. If you’ve received the hope of Jesus, you’re called to share it.<br><br>In Paul’s final letter to Timothy, written from prison and with his execution looming, his message was urgent and clear: Preach the Word. Stay ready. Share the Gospel. Finish the race.<br><br><b>Why We Don’t Share the Gospel</b><br>Let’s be real. Most of us don’t evangelize regularly—and here’s why:<br><br><b>Maybe we don’t actually know Jesus.</b><br>You can’t share what you haven’t experienced. If your faith feels more like a tradition than a relationship, it starts here.<br><br><b>Maybe we’ve grown apathetic.</b><br>We’ve forgotten what it means to be lost. But Jesus didn’t. His heart broke for the crowds. He wept for cities. And He reminded us: “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” (Matthew 9)<br><br><b>Maybe we’re uncomfortable.<br></b>Let’s just call it out: sharing your faith can feel awkward. But the enemy wants us to believe we’ll look weird. That we’ll mess it up. That we’ll offend. The truth? Evangelism is not weird... it’s war. A spiritual war for souls.<br><br><b>Maybe we feel untrained.</b><br>You don’t need a seminary degree to start. There are all kinds of ways to share Jesus, and you don’t have to fit someone else’s mold.<br><br><br><b>Find Your Style: 8 Ways to Evangelize</b><br>You were made on purpose, with a personality and style that God can use. Here are 8 ways to share your faith:<br><br><b>Invitational Evangelism</b> – Invite someone to church. Let them experience God’s presence with you.<br><b>Direct</b> <b>Evangelism</b> – Boldly share the gospel message.<br><b>Relational</b> <b>Evangelism</b> – Think Drip Irrigation. You build long-term friendships and show Jesus through consistency.<br><b>Testimonial</b> <b>Evangelism</b> – Tell your story. It’s powerful!<br><b>Servant</b> <b>Evangelism</b> – Meet needs practically.<br><b>Intellectual</b> <b>Evangelism</b> – Engage through logic and reason (apologetics).<br><b>Supernatural</b> <b>Evangelism</b> – Use spiritual gifts to reveal the reality of God.<br><b>Discernment</b> <b>Evangelism</b> – Sense where someone is at, and speak into it with love.<br>No matter your gift or comfort level, there’s a way for you to live evangelistically every day.<br><br><b>So What Now?<br></b>Here’s the question: Since you got saved, who have you led to Jesus?<br><br>That’s not a question to shame you. It’s a question to stir you. Because one year from now, your answer should be different. God is giving you opportunities... people in your family, your workplace, your neighborhood. <b>They don’t need perfect words. They just need someone to care enough to speak.</b><br><br><b>Evangelism Is a Lifestyle, Not a Moment</b><br>It’s not about being loud, it’s about being compassionate, intentional, and Spirit-led. It’s about understanding that eternity is real, and someone else’s forever could change because you said yes.<br><br><b>You don’t need to be weird.<br>You don’t need to be perfect.<br>You just need to be willing.</b><br><br>Because it’s not weird, it’s war.<br>And you were born for this.</div></div></div></div></div></section>]]></content:encoded>
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