As one keeping up with the US-Iranian nuclear negotiations, I'm becoming more and more concerned with each passing day as Middle East Envoy, Steve Witkoff, negotiates with Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi. Here are some reasons for concern: The Iranians are master negotiators, often using deception (as they did with Obama's negotiating team) to convince …
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Resurrection Sunday has come and gone for another year, but the power of the resurrection lives on forever! We can celebrate it every day! The question is: Is the Resurrection living in you? What is it like to live wholly empowered by the Holy Spirit? I'm guessing most of you are like me, in that …
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He is risen....He is risen indeed! We say it boldly and proudly on Resurrection Sunday, but do we stop to deeply consider all this day (and those leading up to it) entails? Did you know Jesus made at least 5 very specific visitations to people on this day, revealing Himself as the Risen Savior? Have …
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Crucifixion on Friday, resurrection on Sunday...but can you imagine what Saturday might have been like? The One who came as the Jewish Messiah was now lying lifeless in a tomb. The heartbreak, the disappointment, the perceived betrayal...hopes dashed and minds bewildered. And all this on the Jewish Sabbath. But there is more we need to …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 