When God called Abraham out of Ur, he made a covenant-a promise-that Abraham would be the father of a holy nation. “I will bless those who bless you and I will place a curse on those who harm you. And all the people of the earth will be blessed through you.” (Genesis 12:3) How would…
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Busyness
Just the sound of the word seems frantic. Yet many today try to live their lives in constant motion, dictated by a long daily to-do list or pursuing random activities. At the end of the day, they feel totally exhausted and dread the next morning when they will get up and start their hectic pace…
Then He Screamed
“My God!” Ignoring the pain, he pushed upward until his shoulders were higher than his nailed hands. “Why have you forsaken me?” As he gave his final breath, he spoke a final time, “It is finished!” Bizarre, isn’t it. The thought of this man’s blood providing redemption for “whosoever” will. The soldiers are busy now…
Getting Ready For Easter
Jesus, God’s Son came to our world more than 2,000 years ago. He embarked on the greatest “rescue mission” of all time. Jesus came to show us what God was like and how life should be lived. Some gladly welcomed Him, while others rejected His message and pushed Him away. Eventually His jealous critics framed…