Topic: The Cross

John C. Richards, Jr.

The Cross and Transformation

By John C. Richards, Jr.
March 31, 2012 in The Cross

The cross means many things to many people. For Romans in Jesus’ day, it was a deterrent. Criminals would be crucified on crosses to communicate one message: Don’t mess with Rome. Over time, the cross has found itself in a dichotomous existence. The cross became both a symbol of torture…Read more ›



Greg Laurie

Cross-Bearing

By Greg Laurie
March 30, 2012 in The Cross

Sometimes, we will say, "We all have our crosses to bear. My cross is my supervisor at work," or "My cross is this health problem," or "My cross is this relative." But I think we have lost the meaning of the cross.  If you were living in first-century Jerusalem and…Read more ›



Overseer Christopher J. Harris

Strategic Planning

By Overseer Christopher J. Harris
March 29, 2012 in The Cross

Organizations, businesses, groups, and institutions around the world all participate in strategic planning.  When it works right, it is a wonderful process that clearly defines the end result that each organization expects.  For people it is a tedious process that requires a lot of time, resources, and effort that involves…Read more ›



Jamie Carte

I See You

By Jamie Carte
March 28, 2012 in The Cross

There is SO MUCH to celebrate at Passover! Passover was to commemorate the miracle of the Hebrew children of God being protected from the final plague that was brought to the Egyptians. God instructed the Israelites to sacrifice a lamb, put its blood on the doorposts of their homes and…Read more ›



Kerri-Ann Haye-Donawa

Heaven’s Altar

By Kerri-Ann Haye-Donawa
March 27, 2012 in The Cross

Brutal and inhumane, scary in its stance, the Cross was carved to represent death. It was hewn by human hands to serve punishment and execute wrath upon its victim.  As a child, I didn’t understand the Cross. My young mind could not fathom the level of brutality that would drive…Read more ›



Lisa Crum

Crosses Carried, Burdens Borne

By Lisa Crum
March 26, 2012 in The Cross

Isn’t it mind-boggling to know that part of Jesus’ cruel punishment was to lug that heavy, splintery cross with him through the streets and up the hill to his crucifixion?  It’s bad enough to die on a cross, much less carry it with us and THEN be spiked to it. …Read more ›



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Prayer Requests

ROMANS 8:28

Requested by: ship on May 23, 2012
1 Prayer responses — ship last prayed for this on May 23, 2012 at 06:36 am


MORNING PRAYER

Requested by: ship on May 23, 2012
1 Prayer responses — ship last prayed for this on May 23, 2012 at 06:28 am



Testimonials

The Pharisees mafia *:?

Requested by: *Ambassadress* on May 21, 2012
1 Prayer responses — *Ambassadress* last prayed for this on May 21, 2012 at 10:13 am


Acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Requested by: *Ambassadress* on May 18, 2012
1 Prayer responses — *Ambassadress* last prayed for this on May 18, 2012 at 07:47 am


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