By Eva Juliuson We can’t make Holy Week any more holy than it truly is. Our heavenly Father sent Jesus to live, die, and rise again because he loves us with an immeasurable love. It is the most important event in all of history. Nothing can ever change or minimize the incredible gift God […]
By Candy Arrington Following his death, Jesus’ followers huddled together behind locked doors, fearing what would happen next. They were confused, shocked, and grieving. In the midst of their heartache and fear, they couldn’t fully comprehend the results of his death. Even though Jesus tried to prepare them, those who remained didn’t understand the […]
By T.R. Robertson I wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus the Savior did come for to die. For poor ornery people like you and like I. I wonder as I wander out under the sky. (traditional Appalachian Christmas carol) I sometimes wonder as I wander just what anguish Jesus […]
By Javan Rowe When we purchase a highly anticipated novel, we would never read the introduction, skip to the end, and then claim to have thoroughly enjoyed the book. The story of Jesus is the same. As we consider Jesus’ vast importance, most of us think immediately of his death and resurrection; and perhaps […]
By Terrell Clemmons The capacity crowd assembled in the Suffolk, Virginia, National Guard Armory for the 2012 annual Suffolk Leadership Prayer Breakfast was in for a surprise. Attendees aren’t told in advance who the featured speaker or musician will be, but that year’s guest was the most astonishing in the event’s 28-year history. Randy […]
