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Go Tell the Disciples and Peter

He had sworn to fight to the death for his teacher, but when the time came he started to fight, and then ran away. It was even worse than that; later he swore three times he didn’t even know the man. He abandoned Jesus physically and mentally. We can only imagine the feelings that were going through Peter’s grief-stricken mind after Jesus’ crucifixion.
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Throwback Thursday: ‘The Baptizer’s Doubt’

As a Christian do you ever have doubts? In moments of weakness or trouble do you wonder where God is? Do you sometimes question whether Jesus is truly God? This happens to many people during their faith journey over time. No doubt it makes you feel embarrassed and ashamed
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Wednesday’s Watch: What Really Happened at the Garden of Gethsemane?

This is an interesting video by Frank Turek from the Garden of Gethsemane. He discusses parallels between what happened in the Garden of Eden with the first Adam, and what happened in the Garden of Gethsemane with the second Adam.
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Monday Meditation: 1 John 3:16

Today’s meditation is on 1 John 3:16: By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
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He is Risen! Faith Restored

When they finally caught their breath, the story they told was remarkable! They got to the grave and the stone was rolled away and Jesus’ body was missing. But that was not all; an angel had told them Jesus had risen and is alive!
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The Day Faith Felt Like Failure

Jesus’ bloodied body now hung limp and breathless on a cross. The man so many people thought was the Messiah was dead, and they felt that all hope for Israel was lost. Not only was the man executed, but he was “cursed by God.” (Deuteronomy 21:22-23) Nobody expected God’s Messiah would be hanged on a cross.
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Wednesday’s Watch: Proving the Resurrection

This week, with Easter just around the corner, I have two short videos related to the Resurrection. The first one is from Frank Turek and the second one is from J Warner. Enjoy:
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Throwback Thursday: ‘Tunnel Vision’

Originally published on September 26, 2025: I didn’t live my whole life in the tunnel. Sure, I was driving around aimlessly and without direction for many years, but it wasn’t until right around my 49th birthday that I took a hard left hand turn and veered into the tunnel.
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Monday Meditation: Matthew 5:16

This week’s meditation is Matthew 5:16: In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
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Sunday Morning Praise Song: ‘Above All’

Today is Palm Sunday and as we begin Holy Week I am changing things up slightly. Today’s musical selection is “Above All” by Michael W Smith, and the video includes scenes from The Passion of the Christ. It’s a pretty emotional and powerful video.
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How great the chasm that lay between us.
How high the mountain I could not climb.
In desperation, I turned to heaven,
And spoke Your name into the night.
Then through the darkness, Your loving kindness,
Tore through the shadows of my soul
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