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On the Sunday before Jesus’ crucifixion, the crowds welcomed Him expectantly.  His popularity soared on that day–so much so that the people intended to make Him their king.  They were ready to force the issue, if necessary.   They cheered, applauded, and celebrated His entrance into Jerusalem by paving His way ...

Entitled “The most successful Christian movie ever in terms of box office gross,” Passion of the Christ starring Mel Gibson remains one of the most popular and effective movies about Jesus’s death and resurrection. But in 2016, this well-known movie might be getting some competition in the form of the ...

Consider the old man, there is one inside each of us. He is full of self, void of true concern for how others are affected by his actions, always seeking gratification and pleasure, a close friend of pride.  The Bible refers to our life before salvation in Christ as the ...

“Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer”, a popular Christmas movie, is about a reindeer named Rudolf who is supposed to be the next generation of reindeers to pull Santa’s sleigh. However, he has the wrong color of nose, and it glows!! Trying to avoid embarrassment and destruction of their reputation, Rudolf’s ...

Triumphant living does not always have the ring-tone we long to hear.  Yet as Oswald Chambers says, “There is no majestic vitality and power of God in ‘suffering the will of the Lord.’ ”  So, when life feels less than majestically alive and powerful, how do we align our reality ...