The God of New Beginnings

God is the Creator and Appointer of time! Nothing slips by Him and nothing is a surprise. Two days ago we discovered that God Himself declared New Year's Day...and it isn't January 1! Nor is it Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish civil new year. New Year's Day, according to Exodus 12, was two days ago! Then, …

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Standing with Courage in a Messed up World

Friends, do our lives reflect rebellion or radical courage? We're wrapping up our mini-series on courage, so if you missed the first three parts, check them out here: Taking a Stand in a Messed up World: Rebellion or Courage?Living in a Messed up World: Reacting in Foolishness or Responding in Wisdom?Radical Courage in a Messed …

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Understanding Passover, Unleavened Bread and First Fruits in Light of Crucifixion and Resurrection

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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A Week that Changed History: Biblical Foundation

As Resurrection Sunday approaches, we are in the midst of the "Christian Super Bowl," the most important time of the year! In fact, today is Good Friday, at which time we remember the sacrificial death of Jesus to atone for our sins. On Sunday we celebrate the risen Christ, and if that were not true, …

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