Welcome to Spring! It’s a beautiful and hopeful season with a reminder of new life. As trees, shrubs, and flowers blossom, let us remember that God brings new life – not only in seasons such as the one we are in, but in the spirits of men, women, boys and girls. The new life He provides does not fade away into Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Rather, the new life He gives continues forever because of our Lord Jesus Christ the risen One.We celebrate the One Who died and rose again. His death was the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of all who would trust in Him for eternal life. The predicted suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah were real, and so is the result – that those who turn to Him receive forgiveness of sins and life everlasting.Passion Week and Resurrection Sunday is my favorite time of the year because of the plan of God performed for His glory and for our good. Those who have attended the Worship Services or have listened to my sermons online or on the radio will likely have noticed that I try to let people know that forgiveness of sins and eternal life is not granted to everyone, and it is never granted due to one’s righteous life. It is only granted to...

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