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“Jesus flipped the tables of thieves. But He also sat at the tables of thieves. He removed thieves and reproved thieves. It takes god-tier discernment to know which one to do.”
― Nick Chellsen, The Week That Changed Everything: A Holy Week Devotional for Leaders

“The story of Zechariah and Elizabeth is an invitation to return to those unanswered prayers. It’s also a reminder of the joy that answered prayers can bring.”
― Nick Chellsen, Leading with Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love: A 4-Week Advent Devotional for Leaders

“From the manger to the empty tomb, the message is the same: “Do not be afraid.”
― Nick Chellsen, Leading with Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love: A 4-Week Advent Devotional for Leaders

“The opposite of fear is not bravery, courage, or another Merriam-Webster antonym. The opposite of fear is love.”
― Nick Chellsen, Leading with Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love: A 4-Week Advent Devotional for Leaders

“As Christians, our efforts need to be spent on cultivating actual fruit, not curating the appearance of fruit.”
― Nick Chellsen, The Week That Changed Everything: A Holy Week Devotional for Leaders

“As a Christian leader, there are rules and policies that you will be expected to follow. You are likely even responsible for implementing and enforcing some of them. It is important that you don’t get so caught up in the letter of rules that you forget the spirit of them.”
― Nick Chellsen, The Week That Changed Everything: A Holy Week Devotional for Leaders

“During His time on earth, Jesus was the least of these: When His family fled to Egypt, Jesus was the stranger... When He was tempted in the desert, Jesus was the hungry... When He was arrested at Gethsemane, Jesus was the prisoner... When the Roman Soldiers divided up His clothes, Jesus was the naked... When He hung on the cross, Jesus was the thirsty”
― Nick Chellsen, The Week That Changed Everything: A Holy Week Devotional for Leaders

“Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ last meal with his disciples... The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin word meaning “commandment” and refers to Jesus’ command to wash feet.”
― Nick Chellsen, The Week That Changed Everything: A Holy Week Devotional for Leaders

“Every day is an opportunity to submit to God’s will over your own.”
― Nick Chellsen, The Week That Changed Everything: A Holy Week Devotional for Leaders

“For those longing to be reunited in Heaven with their loved ones who have passed, every day is Holy Saturday. Yes, Sunday is coming. And it will be a joyful day when we are reunited with our loved ones in Heaven. However, today is Saturday. That time in-between can be long and painful. Holy Week gives us time to rejoice. It also gives us time to grieve.”
― Nick Chellsen, The Week That Changed Everything: A Holy Week Devotional for Leaders

“Opportunities are often given to leaders who make themselves available.”
― Nick Chellsen, The Week That Changed Everything: A Holy Week Devotional for Leaders