Monthly Archives: March 2015

The Savior’s Last Words–Part IV

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

A strange fear grips the silent crowd as the earth is enveloped in darkness. The only sound that can be heard is the occasional groan of the condemned. Suddenly, like a sharp clap of thunder, Jesus cries out, “Eli, Eli, … Continue reading →

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The Savior’s Last Words–Part III

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

Jesus spoke seven times from the cross. His first words were a prayer to His Father asking Him to forgive His enemies. The second time He spoke He gave the promise of life to a dying thief. When considering the … Continue reading →

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The Savior’s Last Words–Part II

Posted on March 29, 2015 by

Most of us will never witness first-hand the scene of an execution. Capital punishment is unfamiliar and unfathomable. It takes place behind prison walls in secluded chambers, away from the pubic eye. However, this was not the case in the … Continue reading →

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The Savior’s Last Words–Part I

Posted on March 29, 2015 by

The final words uttered by a dying person are often of great significance. Never has this been more true than in the case of the Lord Jesus. Consider this: Jesus has been beaten beyond recognition. He has been spat upon. … Continue reading →

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Review of Killing Jesus

Posted on March 26, 2015 by

Originally posted on Katherine's Chronicle:
In Killing Jesus, Bill O’Reilly takes the reader to first century Palestine where Jesus Christ appears on the scene. Roman oppression is rampant and poverty is greater still. O’Reilly provides extensive background on the…

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Review of the Hardest Peace

Posted on March 23, 2015 by

Originally posted on Katherine's Chronicle:
In her book, The Hardest Peace: Expecting Grace in the Midst of Life’s Hard, Kara Tippetts shares her journey with stage four cancer. As a pastor’s wife and the mother of four young children,…

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Review of The Accidental Empress

Posted on March 23, 2015 by

  When her older sister, Hélène, becomes engaged to Emperor Franz Joseph, Elizabeth travels with her to Vienna to support her timid sibling. However, protocol is turned on its head when the monarch falls in love with Elizabeth instead. The … Continue reading →

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Review of Love Without Limits

Posted on March 23, 2015 by

  In their book, Love Without Limits: A Remarkable Story of True Love Conquering All, Nick and Kanae Vujicic tell the amazing account of their relationship beginning with their first meeting. Continuing with their courtship, engagement, marriage and early parenthood, … Continue reading →

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How To Write Good.

Posted on March 20, 2015 by

1. Avoid Alliteration. Always. 2. Prepositions are not words to end sentences with. 3. Avoid clichés like the plague. They’re old hat. 4. Comparisons are as bad as clichés. 5. Be more or less specific. 6. Writers never generalize. Seven. … Continue reading →

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The First of the Prayers of Saint Patrick

Posted on March 17, 2015 by

As I arise today, May the strength of God pilot me, The power of God uphold me, The wisdom of God guide me. May the eye of God look before me, The ear of God hear me, The Word of … Continue reading →

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