The Cross Around Your Neck: Wear it Well!

So blessed by this devotional from Pastor Jack Hibbs. Let it shine a light, then stand in that light! It is safe to say that the cross, or crucifix, is the most famous piece of jewelry around the world. It adorns necks on every continent and culture, including those nations where public display guarantees arrest. …

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3 Unique Things to Know about the Cross: No Plusses Allowed

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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3 Unique Things to Know about the Cross: Tents in the Wilderness

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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The Way of the Cross

In an information-packed society, what is the most important piece of information ever? The apostle Paul seemed to provide an answer to that question: For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according …

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