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The transforming truth about Calvary

‘Jesus … said, "It is finished!" And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.’ John 19:30 NASB20 Calvary was victorious! The cross may look like the triumph of evil over goodness, the powerful over the powerless, but only to those who don’t understand Christ’s mission. Never was courage greater or strength stronger. When He [...]

Today’s Readings: Fri 29 Mar 2024

Genesis 22:1–18 32 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. 33 And when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), 34 they offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall, but when he tasted it, he would not [...]

Acknowledge your mistake

‘Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper.’ Proverbs 28:13 NIV Mistakes are a part of life. Successful people acknowledge theirs, learn from them, and work to correct them. A study of 105 executives identified common characteristics shared by successful people, but one observation was particularly helpful. Successful people admit their mistakes and accept the consequences instead [...]

Today’s Readings: Thu 28 Mar 2024

Jeremiah 7–9 20 Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. 21 The governor again said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.” 22 Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called [...]

‘The Fear of the Lord’

‘In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence.’ Proverbs 14:26 NASB20 When you submit to God, you don’t have to be afraid of anything because He becomes your ‘refuge and strength’ (Psalm 46:1 KJV). Fearing God doesn’t mean being afraid He’s going to hurt you. He’s a good God! ‘The fear of the Lord’ just means [...]