Death defeated. Sins forgiven. New life. This is the message bursting forth from Easter. Forgiveness is freely given to us—but we forgive unwillingly. Wrongdoing may be forgotten, but we continue to bear grudges. “He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west,” says Psalm 103:12 (NLT). Or “as far … Continue reading
In February I told a story about Father Valentine, and we considered how God longs to give us gifts, but sometimes we misunderstand and run in the opposite direction. Now as we prepare to celebrate Easter, let us focus on the ultimate gift from God: salvation—life that comes through Jesus Christ. Our petit four for … Continue reading
“Many women were there, watching from a distance.” Matthew 27:55 These women stood and witnessed the gruesome scene taking place at Golgotha, just outside the city of Jerusalem. They watched Jesus refuse the narcotic-laden drink given to prisoners to deaden pain before crucifixion. They saw the soldiers nail Jesus to a cross, and divide up … Continue reading
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