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Have You Heard About the Day of Dialogue?

This won’t come as a shock, but there seems to be precious little tolerance for the views and opinions of Christians in public schools lately.

Here are just three examples of the escalating tension involving the expression of faith within educational circles:

Christian student groups are being told they can’t require their own club leaders to share their biblical beliefs.
An esteemed university for deaf students placed its chief ‘diversity’ officer on leave after she signed a petition in favor of allowing voters to have a referendum on a same-sex marriage law.

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Dare to Dream Again

“When it comes to a professional career, what percentage of people do you think are doing what they really want to do?”

A colleague of mine recently posed that question to Kurt Warner, the former NFL quarterback and host of a new reality show titled “The Moment.”

What would you guess was his answer?

According to Kurt, it’s between 25 and 30 percent. Put another way, nearly three-quarters of Americans would rather be doing something else for a living.

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Six Things You Should Know About Edith Schaeffer

Edith Schaeffer, the wife of the late Christian apologist Francis Schaeffer, died a little over a week ago. She was 98.

Simply put, Mrs. Schaeffer was a remarkable woman. She lived in a turbulent time and ministered to thousands alongside her talented husband. The daughter of Chinese missionaries, Edith met Francis at a church event on a summer Sunday evening in 1932. From that day forward they were partners in both life and ministry.

Books have been written about Francis, a man who was brave and bold.

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The Climb to Calvary – Part VII

THE CLIMB TO CALVARY
Meditations on The Seven Last Words of Christ

The Seventh Words

“And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, ‘Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit’” (Luke 23:46).

At the time of the crucifixion, it was typical for Jewish parents to teach and recite with their child a single prayer (Psalm 31:5) at bedtime. (This is much like many parents do with their children today, as in “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my soul to keep…”) This final statement on the cross from Jesus was that very same Psalm and prayer parents were saying with their children – with only the word “Father” added to it. 

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The Climb to Calvary – Part VI

THE CLIMB TO CALVARY
Meditations on The Seven Last Words of Christ

The Sixth Words

“When He had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.”(John 19:30).

Dr. Earnest Campbell, the former senior pastor of Riverside Church in New York City, once observed that “popular Christianity passes from the poinsettias of Christmas to the lilies of Easter, conveniently bypassing the thorns of Good Friday.”

Sadly, I think he is right and I understand why.

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The Climb to Calvary – Part IV

THE CLIMB TO CALVARY
Meditations on The Seven Last Words of Christ

THURSDAY AM: The Fourth Words

“And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?’ which is, being interpreted, ‘My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?’” (Mark 15:34).

Jesus’ Passion on Calvary is now drawing to its sad and seemingly tragic end.  The skies have been dark, despite the fact the crucifixion occurred during the day in Jerusalem.

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The Climb to Calvary – Part III

THE CLIMB TO CALVARY
Meditations on The Seven Last Words of Christ

WEDNESDAY:  The Third Words

“When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, ‘Woman, behold thy son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother.’ And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.” (John 19:26-27).

We now learn that Jesus’ mother is witnessing her own son’s six-hour execution.

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The Climb to Calvary – Part II

THE CLIMB TO CALVARY
Meditations on The Seven Last Words of Christ

Tuesday: The Second Words

“And Jesus said unto him, ‘I say unto thee, Today thou shalt be with me in paradise’” (Luke 23:43).

A lot has been written about bad things happening to good people. But it is equally jarring for many in our world to reconcile, accept and embrace the truth of our faith that tells us in the end, good things can happen to “bad” people.

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The Climb to Calvary – Part I

In observance of Holy Week, I have decided to use this space to offer a devotional series that I have prepared and which I have entitled:

THE CLIMB TO CALVARY

Meditations on The Seven Last Words of Christ

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MONDAY:  The First Words

“Then said Jesus, ‘Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.’ And they parted his raiment, and cast lots” (Luke 23:34).

In some ways, at least from a worldly perspective, these first recorded words spoken by Jesus on the cross are the most startling of all seven of His final statements captured in the Gospels. 

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Jim-Daly Jim Daly is a husband, father and President of Focus on the Family and host of its National Radio Hall of Fame broadcast. His blog, Daly Focus, is full of timely commentary and wisdom designed to help you navigate and understand today’s culture. His latest book is Marriage Done Right.

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