“They crucified him” (John 19:1). He wasn’t the first to die on a cross—it’s been estimated that by the time of Christ the Romans had crucified 30,000 men in Palestine alone. Nor would He be the last. Jesus was, however, the only One who could and did die on a cross for the sins of…
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Every year on May 10 my wife and I observe our wedding anniversary. Why? Obviously, because that’s the date on which we got married. And yes, because if I didn’t remember that date, I’d be in the doghouse. We mark that day to remember a significant past event, but more than that, to celebrate together…
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Ready or not, here I come! In the childhood game of hide and seek, this is what the person who is “it” shouts after counting—with eyes closed—to fifty. Other players have only those few seconds to scatter and find good hiding places. When they hear the words ready or not, here I come, they…
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Vance Havner told the story about a church member who didn’t like the sermons he preached about hell. “Preach about the meek and lowly Jesus,” this member told him. Havner’s reply: “That’s where I got my information about hell.” It’s true—much of what we know about hell comes from the mouth of Jesus. In fact,…
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by David Briscoe A few years ago I inherited about fifty acres that had been part of my parents’ family farm. The property featured a nice mix of open meadows and wooded areas. As a child and teenager, I had roamed that land almost daily—tending my dad’s cows, hunting, fishing, and just exploring nature with…
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