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The Crimson Worm and the Cross: The Hidden Meaning of Psalm 22

On By Jon LandsIn Christian Life, Sermon ThoughtsLeave a comment

Most of us have heard the cry before. “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Those words are often spoken softly in sanctuaries, or read slowly beside a hospital bed, as though they belong only to moments of grief. But when Jesus spoke them from the cross, He was doing more than expressing …

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The Beautiful Tension of Weeping and Joy (Ezra 3)

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Life rarely lets us feel just one thing at a time. We think joy should be clear and uncomplicated. We assume sorrow arrives alone, heavy and unchallenged. But more often than not, the two walk hand in hand. A single moment can stir both a tear and a smile, both a pang of loss and …

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