When we learn about Jesus dying on the cross, we learn about how his sacrifice replaces our own payment for guilt and sin. We learn about how his blood washes us clean of all our iniquity. We learn about how we are made new and are placed in good standing with God the Father. Then […]
Jesus Fulfills the Sacrificial Offerings in the Old Covenant Read More »
In officiating this season’s weddings, I am reminded about the exuberance and ecstatic joy felt by couples approaching their big day. I am also reminded about all the attention to details and stresses that come in the planning process. Many people spend more on their wedding day than any other thing in their lives. With
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Matthew 6:16-18 “Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your
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Prayer is huge in the Christian walk. One does not simply walk in the faith without prayer. What is it about prayer that is so special? Why is prayer so important? Why do we need to pray? What is the purpose? When I was younger, older Christians often described prayer as part of a 2-sided
How many times in our lives to we come to face difficult realities and think, “Where is God in this? Why doesn’t he do something about it?” It is a pervading question for both the faithful believer and the faithless antagonist. If we are honest with ourselves, we have to acknowledge that all the pain
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