April, 2014

• 19 April

  Risen Indeed

  

  At nine years of age, I asked Jesus to come into my heart on an Easter Sunday. I knew very little back then about the in-depth meaning of Resurrection and what a significant event it held for those who believe (or don’t believe) in God. Assuming that particular holiday was ...

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• 19 April

  Quiet Desolation

  

  Can you imagine the hopeless desolation of that first quiet interlude between the horror of the crucifixion and the hallelujah of the resurrection? Even two millennia later, there is no greater epitome of grief. The identity and hopes of every disciple imploded with the death of their King. All that ...

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• 19 April

  Jesus’ Ultimate Sacrifice

  Deuteronomy 31:6,8(NKJV)—6) “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” 8) “And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He ...

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• 19 April

  Be Careful Little Eyes

  

  Be Careful Little Eyes By Joel B. Luke 11:34-35 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness. Take heed therefore that the light ...

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• 19 April

  Convicted By My Boss

  

  Convicted By My Boss Mundane. A system.   My life had become one long predictable pattern looping over at the start of each day. Morning would break; I would rise, begin our daily habits, and then off to school, teach, back to the house just in time to start dinner, homework, ...

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• 18 April

  The Lord Rejoices Over Us

  

  Believers’ take courage because God rejoices over us with gladness of heart and singing as we find in Zephaniah3:17” The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over ...

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• 18 April

  God In Our Public Schools

  

  God In Our Public Schools By John Livingston Clark Why is there so much controversy about religious expression in the public school system? The answer is that many public school teachers and administrators either do not know the law or don’t have the courage to defend the students’ rights of ...

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• 18 April

  “You’ve Got a Friend” Movie Review

  Isaiah 30:19-20(NKJV)—19) You shall weep no more. He will be very gracious to you at the sound of your cry; when He hears it, He will answer you. 20) And though the Lord gives you the Bread of adversity and the Water of affliction, Yet your teachers will not be ...

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• 18 April

  The Root of All Evil

  

  The Root of All Evil By Joel B. 1 Tim 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. When asked the following question: What is the root of ...

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• 18 April

  A Sleepless Night

  

  Ah,  sleepless nights…what is one to do?  Are you all too familiar with them?  Many have tried the sheep counting method, but I find it totally useless.   So, this particular night, I resolved to pray.  Obviously I had the time, so I figured I may as well use it ...

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