Celebrating the New Covenant

Happy Lord's Day, my friends! What makes Sunday special? There are many potential answers to that question. For example, it is a reminder that we all need a day of rest...a Sabbath...in which our sole focus is on Jesus. (Hebrews 4) Thankfully, as believers in Jesus, we know that Jesus is our Sabbath rest. But …

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What You May Not Know about St Patrick

Beyond the beer, leprechauns, and green rivers, there is much to know about St Patrick, today's namesake. For example, did you know St Patrick was not really Irish? Born Maewyn Succat, he was trafficked into slavery in Ireland at the age of 16 and forced to shepherd sheep. Much like King David of Israel, Patrick …

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3:16 on 3/16

16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. ~John 3:16 Today, on 3/16, someone will be blessed by the most well-known 3:16 in Scripture: John 3:16! Consider carefully: Today is the day to put your trust in the Son …

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Crucified, Buried and Resurrected!

Following the illegal trials of Jesus, He was beaten and made to carry His own cross to Golgotha, place of the skull. Though the Arab bus station below has caused much damage to the hill, one can still see the site many consider to be Golgotha. Golgotha is situated very near the road to Damascus. …

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