God is Good

For those who followed the brilliant rescue mission of the two American F-15E pilots behind enemy lines in Iran, you may have heard the very first words uttered by the Weapon Systems Officer once he ejected and turned on his communication device. He was not yet rescued, but made this statement via his transponder: God …

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Passion Week Meditations: Friday

In Christian circles, we call it Good Friday. Why "good?" Isn't that the day Jesus was crucified? Indeed, it was. If we were to use human eyes to view this day from Jesus' perspective, we would fail miserably to understand the day...and yes, that is what we tend to do. But when perceived in light …

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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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“My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?

Thoughts to ponder as we approach the day of remembrance of Jesus' crucifixion. Be blessed. "My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Far from my deliverance are the words of my groaning. O my God, I cry by day, but You do not answer; and by night, but I have no rest.... For …

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