Tag: Savior
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Motherhood
by Jim Weikal The Bible has a high regard for mothers. From Eve, who is “the mother of all the living” (Genesis 3:20), through Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel and Leah, Ruth, Hannah, Elizabeth and, of course, Mary, who after listening to the shepherds, “treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart” (Luke 2:19). Little did […]
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Great White Throne Judgment
Bill Rudge A terrifying encounter – indescribable and beyond comprehension – awaits those who do not receive God’s provision of salvation. It is an inescapable event that every human being on this planet should soberly contemplate – judgment will one day be a reality to multitudes who remain in the valley of indecision, indifference, or […]
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The Shadow of the Cross
by Bill Rudge While exercising outside in the early morning hours, I noticed the shadow of one of our crosses silhouetted on the lightly snow-covered ground. Looking for the source of this shadow (the security light of our former ministry center – now the Mercer County Area Agency On Aging) it struck me that every […]
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Here For Us
by Jim Weikal “When Jesus therefore saw her [Mary] weeping [over the death of Lazarus], and the Jews who came with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and was troubled” (John 11:33). Verse 35 succinctly describes our Lord’s emotional connection to His people… “Jesus wept” (John 11:35). During difficult times believers can […]
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Nativity Challenge
BJ Rudge, Ph.D. While the nativity story provides opportunity to reflect upon an incredible event in history, it also has great meaning for us today. A crucial aspect of the nativity is the trust and obedience of Mary and Joseph. Both demonstrated extraordinary faith in their commitment to God and to following His will, regardless […]
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More Than It Seemed
Jim Weikal Just think! The angel reported to Joseph that the child conceived in Mary by the Holy Spirit would “save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:20-21). This child was also called the Lamb of God, the only Savior, and the reconciler of sinners (John 1:29; Acts 4:12; Colossians 1:22). What appeared to be […]
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God desires you to…
accept Him as your Savior, be committed to Him as LORD, dare to step out in faith, trust Him when facing impossible circumstances, have hope in Him in the midst of tragedy, honor His name in the face of adversity, obey His Word in spite of ridicule, stand as a bold witness for Jesus Christ […]
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Be Strong in the Lord
by Jim Weikal All believers know the stress of suffering as Jesus foretold (John 16:33; Luke 9:23). Jesus was well acquainted with our griefs: Isaiah described the pain of the coming Savior centuries before in chapter 53 verses 3 and 4. Times of stress and grief are not easy on anybody, but believers have a […]
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Teach Them About Eternity
by Bill Rudge Parents, I have an important message for you so pay close attention. You teach your children sports, help them with school work and many other things that can have a lifetime benefit. But do you teach them about the most important journey they will take or the most amazing adventure they will […]
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Being a Light in Difficult and Disappointing Times
by BJ Rudge, Ph.D. We often see athletes being interviewed and put in the spotlight for their success and victories, while those who fail and lose and are often maligned and ridiculed. This past weekend, Cody Parkey, who is the kicker for the Chicago Bears, personally knows this reality. In the closing seconds of the […]
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