Stage 9: Why hast thou forsaken me? There was darkness throughout the land from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. on the day of Christ’s death. At this point, Jesus was experiencing the most intense spiritual and emotional pain of the Calvary’s Cross experience. Back in the Garden of Gethsemane, the anticipation of this […]
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The Ten Stages of Christ’s Suffering: Part 4
Stage 7. They crucified Him Let us close our eyes and attempt to imagine some small portion of the pain, torture, and torment that our Savior experienced for us. ur hearts should wail in praise, admiration, and appreciation for His sacrifice. How can any man, woman, or child come to a complete understanding of what […]
Isn’t It Time You Stopped Fooling Yourself?
You might have noticed that there is a lot of pranking going on today. A prank is a practical joke performed on another. For example, child #1 starts to sit in a seat. Child #2 pulls the chair away, causing child #1 to fall to the floor. Child #2 yells, “it’s a prank.” Child #2 […]
A Testimony of Deliverance from a 15-year-old Young Lady
“I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.” 1 John 2:14 Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a young teen when […]
Demas, the Backslidden Minister
In the small book of Philemon Apostle Paul sent greetings to Philemon and mentioned his fellow laborers in Christ. Demas was listed among them. 24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellow laborers. So, right along with Mark, Luke, and Aristarchus, Demas was a vital fellow laborer with Apostle Paul. He was right there with Paul […]
An Invitation to Salvation through Repentance
Saints of God, I was recently asked by a young Saint to help her with witnessing to her family. I prepared this post to help her with a handy tool in witnessing to others. I would like you to consider using it in compelling others to get into the ark of safety before they leave […]
Which Type of Soil Best Represents You? Parable of the Soils Part 2
Original Post: 2012 Updated: 2020 The “Good Ground” In Part 1 of this post, we talked about the parable that Jesus used in the book of Luke 8: 5-8 and Luke 8:11-15. This part, Part II, focuses on the “good ground”. Luke 8:5-8 (KJV) […]
Excuses, What is Your Excuse?
Today’s Guest Post is written by my favorite Minister and Sunday School Superintendent, my husband, Elder Ebed M. Evans, Sr. This message was preached at a homeless shelter in Dallas, TX, May 2019. Excuses, What is Your Excuse? Text: Luke 14:16-20 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade […]
Sacrifices and Submission: What Are You Willing to Walk Away from that You Might Obtain Christ?
A Devotional Based on the Parable of the Rich Young Ruler (Read Matthew 19:16-30) In the 19th chapter of Matthew, a rich young man approached Jesus and questioned Him concerning what actions he needed to take to obtain eternal life. When Jesus first advised the young man to keep the Commandments, he responded that he […]
Parents, Forgive Your Children
A Devotional based on the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Read Luke 15: 11-32) When a child is first born, family members may rejoice and welcome them with love, joy, and excitement. But, as time progresses, and in spite of all that the parents may do, sometimes that child as he grows […]
