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SUNDAY CHOICE – 10 REASONS TO BELIEVE EASTER REALLY HAPPENED – By Charles Schokman Jesus Christ is arguably the central figure of history. This Easter, 2.4 billion people will celebrate his resurrection. But how do we know if Jesus really did rise from the dead? Christians believe Jesus is not merely a dead hero, but God in flesh and the living Saviour. The apostle Paul wrote, “if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith” (1 Corinthians 15:17). Jesus’ resurrection really matters. Consider 10 reasons that Easter is not a legend or a fairy tale, but true history. 1. JESUS REALLY DIED Some have suggested that Jesus merely fell unconscious on the cross and later revived in the tomb. But there is no way he could have survived crucifixion. The Romans invented crucifixion not just for torture but for capital punishment. The soldiers attending ...

Mar 29, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged , , , ,
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GOOD FRIDAY – CAN YOU HEAR THE ECHOES – By Charles Schokman   THE MEANING OF THE CROSS—THIS CLIP SAYS IT ALL. Pray you will be touched by God’s Sacrificial Love for us. You are welcome to pass it on. ...

Mar 27, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged
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SUNDAY CHOICE – PALM SUNDAY-HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST – By Charles Schokman   Today, Christians around the world are celebrating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (which we usually call “Palm Sunday,” because the crowd welcomed Him by spreading palm branches in His path). Those who greeted Him were convinced He was the Messiah (or “anointed one”), sent by God to establish His Kingdom on earth.   Why did the crowds turn against Jesus so quickly? One week they welcomed Him, and the next week they demanded He be crucified.   Billy Graham addressed this important question numerous times in his My Answer column.   “No events in human history were more important than Jesus’ death and resurrection, and yet many people (even Christians) never take time to study them.   It must have been a dramatic sight as Jesus approached Jerusalem on a donkey (which was a sign of His humility). The ...

Mar 22, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged , , , , , ,
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SUNDAY CHOICE – THE CROSS HAS THE FINAL WORD – By Charles Schokman Image Source : facebook THE CROSS HAS THE FINAL WORD Cody Carnes tells of his personal story behind this song. I wrote this song while I was battling with fear, personally, and it dictated the direction of the whole album. The song was written on Good Friday. Although I was dealing with fear, I sat down to read the story of Christ’s crucifixion. As I was reading The Bible, I felt God saying to me “the cross has the final word.” I had this raging sea of emotions inside of me, and that one statement calmed everything in that moment. It reminded me that I don’t have to buy into the lie that evil is rising up. His dying on the cross for our sins has power over death and sin.  I had been thinking about where our ...

Mar 15, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged , , , , ,
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SUNDAY CHOICE – Are you weary are you heavy laden?- By Charles Schokman Jesus said–“Be still, and know that I am God;–Psalm 46:10 Are you in anyway troubled in Mind, Body or Spirit? Listen to what Jesus has to say:— God’s Longing To the listening ear I speak, to the waiting heart I come. Sometimes, I may not speak. I may ask you merely to wait in My Presence, to know that I am with you. Think of the multitudes who thronged Me when I was on earth all eager for something. Eager to be healed, or taught, or fed. Think as I supplied their many wants, and granted their manifold requests, what it meant to Me, to find amid the crowd, some one or two, who followed Me just to be near Me, just to dwell in My Presence. How some longing of the Eternal Heart was satisfied thereby. ...

Mar 2, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged , , ,
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SUNDAY CHOICE – Jesus, keep me near the Cross -A message for Lent – By Charles Schokman Image Source : youtube “In the Cross,” written by Fanny Crosby, is one of my favourite hymns. It was sung regularly in the Reformed Church I belonged to as a child, and since then I’ve sung it frequently during my own times of worship … and in the car … and anywhere really. On this special day of the year, Good Friday, I’m sharing it here with you. Jesus, keep me near the cross; there a precious fountain. Free to all, a healing stream flows from Calvary’s mountain. (Refrain) Near the cross, a trembling soul, love and mercy found me. There the bright and morning star sheds its beams around me. (Refrain) Near the cross! O Lamb of God, bring its scenes before me. Help me walk from day to day with its shadow o’er me. ...

Feb 24, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged , , ,
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AN APPRECIATION – By Charles Schokman Today the 24th February, I celebrate a special milestone. It is my 95th birthday, and as I reminisce about the past, I realise there is so much to be grateful for with all the blessings I have received. Should I number them one by one it will surely surprise me what the Lord has done! Firstly, I thank God for our journey together and for being my companion when facing life’s joys and challenges and providing me with all I need. I am grateful to my parents for nurturing me in the love and knowledge of God.  I am thankful to my dear wife Claudette (my soul mate), daughter Fiona and son Chris for their concern, love and support and for accepting me for who I am. I am thankful to my extended family and friends for their fellowship and for the good times we have ...

Feb 24, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged , , , ,
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SUNDAY CHOICE – WHAT HE’S DONE–MESSAGE FOR LENT – By Charles Schokman Image Source : westedgecombebaptist Who is Jesus? Jesus is both God and man, who came to Earth to rescue us from the brokenness in our lives and world. As the Son of God, He lived among us over 2000 years ago and showed love to all people. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16. Our World We live in a broken world, surrounded by broken lives, relationships and systems. This is seen in suffering, violence, poverty, and pain around us. Brokenness is the result of sin – the things that people have done and will do, that hurt ourselves, others and God. New Life God does not leave us in our brokenness, but sent his son Jesus to ...

Feb 17, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman
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SUNDAY CHOICE – JUST TODAY- By Charles Schokman Read the story behind this song about not worrying about the future, and listen to the song! As a young girl Helen was full of thoughts about the future and questions about how God wanted her to live her life. In her need to find God’s will, He inspired her to write this song. It helped her through these times, and has helped many others since. Read her story and listen to the song yourself! “The ‘Teens’ and ‘Twenties’ can be a time of change and decision for many young people. Maybe they get married, or continue their education and settle into a career, or maybe they are not at all sure what to do with themselves. “For me, as an unmarried girl in my mid-twenties, it was a time when many thoughts went around in my head as to what the ...

Feb 9, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged ,
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