Monthly Archives: March 2013

The Cost

The Cost
For hundreds and even thousands of years, God instructed His people to make a sacrifice to "cover over" their sins. These sacrifices occurred every day at 9 AM and 3 PM - and were announced by the sounding of the shofar (ram's horn trumpet). These sacrifices were only to be a reminder to them of…
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Passion week

Passion week
Most of us have seen the movie "Passion" and have heard the reports from critics and fans. But I am struck by the number of individuals who claim that it is too violent. "Why all the violence? Was it really necessary?" or "It's very uncomfortable to watch." It made me think about Christ's actual crucifixion. Why all the violence,…
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Lamb Selection Day

Lamb Selection Day
During the time of Jesus, and for a hundred years before, there was a rebel movement of Jews against the Romans. They became known as Zealots. These rebels studied Torah by day, and murdered Romans and unfaithful Jews by night. They were "helping God" bring about His kingdom by trying to cleanse the land. This movement…
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Shamrocks, Saints, and … Books?

Shamrocks, Saints, and … Books?
Who was this man called St. Patrick? I love reading about the faithful who have come before us and, as someone with an apostrophe in my name, this ancient monk piques my interest all the more. Tradition says that Patrick was called by God to bring the gospel to Ireland. He was from the Roman…
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