Holy Week Bible Reading Guide
Easter is not a day - it is a season. This year begin your Easter preparation with Holy Week because without the crucifixion, there would have been no resurrection. Had Christ not hung on the cross, taken on our sins, and then spent three days defeating Satan’s power, His rising again would not have been so meaningful.
Starting on Sunday,...... > more
Tags: bible reading, Bible study, Easter, easter readings, Holy Week, reading, spiritual growth, study guide
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An Easter Story Worth Remembering
You've probably seen Santa Claus; but have you ever seen the Easter Bunny?
As a small child, I enjoyed visiting Santa at a local department store at Christmastime. My parents would take me downtown to the jolly bearded man in the red suit. I felt comfortable climbing into his lap, telling him my wish list and receiving a gift along... > more
Tags: death of jesus, Easter, easter story, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Rusty Wright, who is jesus
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Noblesse Oblige
The other day, I watched one of favorite old movies, the original 1944 version of The Canterville Ghost. It takes place in England during World War II and stars Charles Laughton, Robert Young, and a very young Margaret O’Brien.
Margaret was so endearing and spoke so beautifully as a child. In the film, the phrase “noblesse oblige” arises because she... > more
Tags: charity, Experience, heirs of Christ, responsibility, spiritual growth
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Mark Burnett’s Bible TV Series: Epic Adventure
Think of it as Survivor: Earth
As reality TV host Jeff Probst might say (cue theme music; roll panoramic video), “This … is the planet Earth - a spectacular paradise that can become a perilous jungle. Two people – a man and a woman – are about to begin the adventure of the ages.”
“Their progeny will encompass vastly different walks... > more
Tags: Bible, is the bible reliable, Mark Burnett, reading the Bible, Roma Downey, Rusty Wright, the Bible, TV, who is jesus
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Spring and Summer Fashion 2013 in Living Color!
Spring 2013 blooms with a vibrant palette! We’ve got bright monochromatic colors - cobalt blue, luminous yellow, playful greens - 80’s neons and sugar-dusted pastels. Floral patterns are front and center with spring’s modern romance blossoming.
Flowers are transformed into wearable art with floral prints, floral lace, 3-D petals, and flower photography all showcased for spring. Black and white is... > more
Tags: barb klemke, cheryl lupul, fashion, spring, spring 2013 fashion, spring fashion, summer, summer 2013 fashion, summer fashion
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The Winter of My…
What does winter say to your heart? “I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape - the loneliness of it, the dead feeling of winter. Something waits beneath it, the whole story doesn’t show.” ~Andrew Wyeth
Winter is when...
*bare branches stand out as scary stickmen.
* blustery winds whip the last of the dead, fallen leaves...into... > more
Tags: Experience, hope, patience, peace, spiritual growth, suffering, trials, waiting, winter
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Drat! It’s Valentine’s Day
Let's face it… Valentine's Day sometimes makes us growl. Who came up with the crazy idea of dedicating a specific day of the year to the expression of our love for others? Who decided to lay this huge pressure upon us?
Even as a child, I found this day horribly stressful. Who should I give a valentine to? Should I... > more
Tags: help, ideas, Men, relationships, survive valentine's day, valentine, Valentine's Day, Women
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Gems Upon His Heart
Did you know you are a precious gemstone upon the heart and...
God Answers
"Call to me and I will answer you, and show you great...
What Do You Fear?
