CONTENTS

hammer hitting spike on cross

Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.

Mary looking concerned

Woman, here is your son.

Barbara Welch header MCL

My Christian life: Pen pal shares faith with prisoners

Jesus on cross

Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.

MARCH ISSUE

Confessions of faith: Caroline and Lawrence McCatty

A couple’s prayers are answered as they discover the truth of God’s Word as well as new opportunities…

Cassandra Greenwald

Parent conversations: How do parents not let worry get the best of them?

When I was expecting my first child, I remember someone telling me that having a child means…

Nicole Balza

King David and our future King: Article 3

For David, for Jesus, and for us, the cross comes before the crown. It was a meteoric…

FIC

Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.

You can learn volumes about a man by watching him die. Time is more precious than ever….

FIC

Today you will be with me in paradise.

The condemned criminal hanging on a cross outside the walls of Jerusalem knew that he was guilty….

FIC

Woman, here is your son.

If one were to ask, “What did Jesus do to save us?” most Christians would answer, “He…

FIC

My Christian life: Pen pal shares faith with prisoners

God’s grace brings forgiveness, hope, and love across prison walls. “Remember those in prison as if you…

FIC

The Seven Words

Their nails were freshly driven, their hatred clearly shown, when, “Let them be forgiven,” was heard at…

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My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

The trial had finally ended. As I prepared to leave the parking garage after the sentencing, one…

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Q&A: Can you explain Jesus’ words to the wailing women he met on his way to be crucified?

Jesus had just handed the crossbeam to Simon of Cyrene who would carry it the rest of…

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Lenten repentance, Lenten appreciation

Taking things for granted happens all too easily. The worst part about taking things for granted is…

FIC

I am thirsty.

“Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said,…

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It is finished.

One sentence can permanently change your life. “Your mother and I are getting a divorce.” “I’m pregnant.”…

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The Judas priority

It was just 30 pieces of silver. But that was enough. He betrayed Jesus, a friend who…

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Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.

Trust might be one of the more serious casualties of the pandemic. The unreliability of humans Faith…

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