Month: May 2023

18
May

The Ascension’s Great Joy

Today is the fortieth day after Easter, and the celebration of Christ’s ascension into heaven. “And they…returned to Jerusalem with great joy” (Luke 24:52). Twice in his Gospel, Luke has the words “great joy.”  The first time is Christmas: “And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of […]

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11
May

Try the Uplook

On Sunday we heard the story of Stephen, the first martyr (Acts 7:54-60).  We went so far as to call it “Stephen Sunday.” “They waxed valiant in fight” (Heb. 11:34). By Richard Wurmbrand Listen to the story of a hero of the faith. His name was Florea.  He died in the prison of Gherla (Romania).  […]

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