"One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him:
“Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!”
But the other criminal rebuked him.
“Don’t you fear God,” he said,
“since you are under the same sentence?
We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve.
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We're used to images of the Jolly fat guy who is kind to everyone. And even though he supposedly makes a list of "who's naughty and nice" - he never really leaves the naughty kids off the list - it's just a feeble attempt by parents to introduce justification by …
Are you ever a bit embarrassed about following Jesus? What is it that makes you feel that way? In his second letter to Timothy, Paul has some words of encouragement:
So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join …
It's Quiz Time, on the theme of Remembering in honour of Remembrance Day yesterday. Enjoy!
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Who was it, upon their release from prison, who did not remember Joseph's kindness to him?
"And …
It's our Friday Quiz, and what better than a 'fire' themed quiz for fireworks night. Enjoy!
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In which book are Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego thrown into the furnace?
Who said in Genesis 22, “Behold, the …
Dead men do not rise!
Many times in my life, I’ve been angry and frustrated with God. I’ve wanted to stop being a Christian. I’ve experienced doubts. But I’ve only rarely doubted the facts.
One time I did was in my third year at university. I was …
Turn your back on Christ or watch your children die.
That’s the choice your brothers and sisters, if you’re a Christian, are being given in ISIS-controlled areas of Iraq and Syria, today. Children are dying because their families stay loyal to Christ. This is real. Right now.
And …
I’ve got a friend who’s been a Christian for a while. She knows her Bible reasonably well. She can look back on some enthusiastic years. But now things have changed. She doesn’t look forward to church any more. Why? She’s been hurt by someone in the congregation. And she’s disillusioned …
I can’t see without glasses. They’re on my nose from the moment I wake up until last thing at night. Which means I see everything through a pair of lenses. And that makes a difference. A couple of years ago I got my first pair of varifocals. I love …
