Friends, the cross is an incredible symbol of our faith. We recognize it as a victory symbol of life over death, as Jesus defeated sin and death when He died but resurrected three days later. But have you considered these words, penned by the apostle Paul at the urging of the Holy Spirit: 15 He is …
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Greetings, friends! We're sharing a few little fun facts about the cross. Yesterday, we focused on Tents in the Wilderness, and today we'll find out why Israeli school children do not use plus signs. In Israel's classrooms, you will find no plus signs in math classes. Instead, they use this symbol: ﬩ . The reason: plus …
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We used to sing an old hymn called The Wonderful Cross, containing these words: Oh the wonderful Cross, oh the wonderful Cross; All who gather here by grace, draw near and bless Your name. Indeed, many old hymns referenced the cross, and we would do well to meditate on the significance of the cross. After …
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There are still a few seats available on our 2023 EXPERIENCE ISRAEL TOUR, scheduled to launch February 17! It is a fully customized tour, including not only all the sites important to our Christian faith, but also opportunities to engage the people and the culture in ways that will enrich your understanding and support of …
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