That’s a great question. Good Friday commemorates the day that the Savior of the World died on the cross. Frankly, that doesn’t sound good. It doesn’t sound like the sort of thing that should be commemorated, or celebrated. Rather, it seems like something that should be mourned. What a terrible thing it is that God’s […]
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What is the Passover that the Bible talks about?
As the children of Israel were being released from their 400 years of slavery in Egypt, God brought upon the nation of Egypt Ten Plagues. Those plagues were intended to motivate Pharoah to release the slaves from their bondage and to permit them to leave Egypt in one mass as a people. The final and […]
What is the minimum we have to do and still get to heaven?
I suppose that there are some Pastors who would try to answer this question. I can’t bring myself to do that. If an employee came to me and asked, “Hey boss, what’s the least I have to do to avoid getting fired?” I might just fire them on the spot. If my wife came to […]
What should you do or say to someone who makes fun of you for believing in Jesus Christ?
Paul in his letter to the Romans tells us: (Rom 12:14-19) Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do […]
The Anglican calendar says this Sunday is The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple. What is that all about and why is that important to us?
The Feast of the Presentation is one of the oldest celebrations in Christianity. In ancient Judaism every first child that was male was presented at the Temple and an offering was made. In those days, the “first fruits” were offered to God and in the case of male children, they were either given to God […]