A farthing is worth one-quarter of one penny, but it could purchase two sparrows during Bible times. At that price, one could say that the sparrow wasn’t worth much! But God sees when a sparrow falls to the ground, and the Bible says He must give His consent first. If ...
Read More »Victory over Death
This past weekend we celebrated the death and resurrection of Jesus. It is always a good reminder of the sacrifice that He made for us that we might be saved, restored to the Father, and inherit eternal life. This year, I was drawn to the theme of victory over death. ...
Read More »The Helper Will Come
“If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever — the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; But you know Him, for ...
Read More »Are You a Fan or a Follower?
Guess this riddle: What has eyes and ears, and follow sports and celebrities everywhere? Give up? I think you’ve guessed it. The answer is, “Fans!” We all know what it’s like to be a fan. It might have been a Barbie doll love affair or a Back Street Boys obsession. ...
Read More »What Does the Cross Mean to You?
During our Good Friday service, my pastor stood at the front of the sanctuary and begged the simple question: What does the cross mean to you? Four people came forward, each from different walks of life, to answer the question. One person spoke about wholeness. Another completion. And yet another ...
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