The “Good” in Good Friday

Good Friday…the day Christians remember Jesus’ crucifixion.  What’s so “good” about the day our Lord and Savior was beaten, broken, and crucified?  It was a gruesome day, physically.  Recall, that Jesus was betrayed, endured 6 illegal trials, treated ruthlessly, and ultimately crucified. To understand the “good” in Good Friday, we must go all the way back to Genesis!   …

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Jesus’ Crucifixion Clearly Seen in the Jewish Feasts

As Christians, we will celebrate the most important day of the year this weekend: Resurrection Sunday.  Christ is risen, and if that were not true, Christianity would crumble.  We base our celebration on the Biblical accounts of Jesus’s death, burial and resurrection, which is succinctly wrapped up in this passage: For I delivered to you as of …

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Let Your Light Shine so Others Will Glorify the Father

Happy Lord's Day, friends! Enjoy these words of encouragement from Pastor Jack Hibbs: “But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. ‘And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled’.But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts...”1 Peter 3:14-15Living righteously virtually guarantees that not everyone will like you or …

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What Does the Bible Say about Religious Liberty?

Hi friends! I have made no secret of my belief that every Christian must engage their faith in every area of life, including civic involvement. Beyond that, I believe America will have very little, if any, influence on the world stage when Israel is attacked by the Russia-Iran-Turkey coalition described in Ezekiel 38-39. Our nation's …

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