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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – THE BEGINNING

ALL MANKIND When I began writing this series, I was on a personal search for what it must’ve been like to witness Jesus as He preached, healed, a professed love and peace, lived and died as a man but was … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART EIGHTEEN

LUCIUS – A GUARD AT THE TOMB At last the crowds dispersed and the body of a dead rabbi was removed from the cross. He was nothing more than flesh and blood and even though he’d suffered beyond imagination, he … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART SEVENTEEN

RUFUS OF CYRENE – SON OF SIMON – EYE WITNESS TO CRUCIFIXION It was a day much like today when we arrived in the city of Jerusalem for the Passover. It was a journey that would change our lives and … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART SIXTEEN

The events leading up to the end of the week were also bringing the gift of salvation to all mankind. When we approach the final days of life, our mind tends to wonder what it was all for. We aren’t … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART FIFTEEN

Today we continue to walk the journey to the cross. On Wednesday, there’s nothing written in God’s Word about what actually happened that day, but my series is dealing with people who might have lived in that time, so it … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART FOURTEEN

In Jesus’ time, there was little regard for women. The traditions and laws of the Jews were extremely hard on them. Women were allowed to be in the Outer Court of the temple, so they could see and hear what … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART THIRTEEN

As we begin the holiest week of the Christian church year, there is so much to think about. Jesus had reached the pinnacle of His career. For only three years He ministered to many, repaired broken bodies and souls, exorcised … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART ELEVEN

Today I’ve chosen to write about two characters instead of just one. The couple is typical of the time of Jesus’. The woman tends to all the domestic needs of the home, while her husband provides a living for the … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART TEN

THE VILLAIN – SATAN Up until now, I’ve focused on characters that might have been witnesses to the Messiah’s ministry, His death and resurrection. Today I’d like to focus on the villain who set the wheels in motion which provided … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART NINE,

This series is a grouping of fictional sketches of various characters Jesus might have met during His time on earth. Though these characters aren’t all real, they could have been. The story of Jesus’ ministry and time on earth is … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART EIGHT

HANNAH – WEAVER OF HOMESPUN GARMENTS Psalm 22:18 “they divide my garments among them,    and for my clothing they cast lots.” My family has survived because our men are shepherds and the women spin the wool from the sheep to create … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART SEVEN

The characters in these daily postings are fictional. I enjoy understanding the makeup of various characters – how they dress – how they talk – what they think and how they relate to others. The stories are taken from actual … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART SIX

The characters in these daily postings are fictional. I enjoy understanding the makeup of various characters – how they dress – how they talk – what they think and how they relate to others. The stories are taken from actual … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART FIVE

The characters in these daily postings are fictional. I enjoy understanding the makeup of various characters – how they dress – how they talk – what they think and how they relate to others. The stories are taken from actual … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART FOUR

The characters in these daily postings are fictional. I enjoy understanding the makeup of various characters – how they dress – how they talk – what they think and how they relate to others. The stories are taken from actual … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART THREE

The characters in these daily postings are fictional. I enjoy understanding the makeup of various characters – how they dress – how they talk – what they think and how they relate to others. The stories are taken from actual … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE

I’m beginning a series of stories, based on the Passion History of the Bible. The characters are fictional. I enjoy understanding the makeup of various characters – how they dress – how they talk – what they think and how … Continue reading

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A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY

The sun was at its peak in the middle of the day.  Radiance danced across the lake as the young Rabbi spoke from a small boat.  His voice filled the entire expanse.  It was a voice of authority – a strong, … Continue reading

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LAZARUS, MARY & MARTHA

  Mary and Martha were Lazarus’ sisters and all of them called Jesus their friend.  He’d been a guest in their home.  Mary couldn’t get enough of His words and Martha was more concerned that the house was in order and … Continue reading

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CLEAN, LIVING WATER

It was the hottest point of the day, when the woman came to draw water from Jacob’s well.  Most likely she was trying to avoid the others who came in the coolness of morning.  Those women had no use for her.  … Continue reading

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