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He's Alive!

     On a day when a majority of the world is celebrating in the form of bunnies, candy, and egg hunts, it is important to stop and reflect on the true meaning of the holiday. It is not just to have a good time, and visit with family or friends. It is not supposed to be just the one day of the year that you attend church. It is a time to stand in awe and appreciation for what Jesus Christ did for us on the cross.

     The physical pain that our Saviour bore on himself was something that i could'nt even pretend to comprehend. The nails, crown of thorns, whippings, peared side, and other afflictions were the Roman's most intense form of punishment. In the Bible, Jesus is described as unrecognizable after the beatings alone! One of the few things that He asked for, while on the cross, was water. I can almost feel the anguish in His heart as they lifted the pole to him and he tasted vinegar instead of water.
     Although the physical part of Christ's suffering was the most visible to man, it was not the worst part for Jesus. Taking the sin of humanity upon Himself meant being seperated from the Father. The suffering that our Lord felt within his spirit was far more than that of his physical suffering. He had spent all of His life, from the beginning of time with the Father. And now, to be seperated at the most horrific time of His existance, must have been unbarable...but He did bare it.


   
     Now, if Jesus just died and was no more, then why are we worshiping Him? I will tell you why, it is because is not dead! The Bible says(and there is historical fact to prove it)that three days after his death on the cross of Calvary He rose back out of the grave, victorious over sin and death! Some churches have large stain-glass windows that depict Jesus hanging on the cross. I like the fact that the cross is the focus and that they know what our whole faith is about, but Jesus is not on that cross anymore! He is alive and well! The world would like to tell us that it is a fairy tale, but if you are saved you know deep down in your heart that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the 100% truth!

   

  If you read this, and are not saved, I strongly encourage you to invite Christ into your life! If you know the scriptures, believe what they say, but just live a moral life and do not truly live for God with all of your heart, then you are not saved! Do not pass up what Jesus did for you on the cross! It is the most expensive gift ever given to man...but He offers it for free!

If you would like to read the account of Jesus' life, death, and resurection then I ecourage you to read the Gospels(Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).


If you are confused about how to be saved and would like to speak with me personally, feel free to comment on this post, or email me at aaronunder@pixius.net.

God Bless!

-AaronU

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-AaronU

Courageous

     In 2011 a large church in Albany, Georgia produced their third film. The movie was entitled "Courageous" and was about the challenges and responsibilities of fatherhood. It called out the men of America to be spiritual leaders in the home. So many kids today grow up, live their lives, and go to hell because their father didn't do his job, as a parent. The father was meant to do more than just put food on the table.

    

     I completely agree with this movie, and encourage anyone who has not seen it, to buy it or borrow it from someone. It's contents are very inspiring! I was moved to be a Godly man and a strong father...and I am only fifteen! Haha!

     A contemperary Christian band called Casting Crowns produced a song that was to accompany the film. The track was called "Courageous" just as the film was. While i loved the movie, i wasnt so impressed by the song.

Chorus:

We were made to be courageous

We were made to lead the way

We could be the generation
That finally breaks the chains...
We were made to be courageous....

     The movie told a story of a group of friends who were incapable of doing anything worth-while of themselves. Do you notice how much the song says the word We? The song basically says that we are strong and courageous and we can do it if we just stand up and try hard enough. Oh how i wish this were true! As a human, i long to be self-suficiant! However, the Bible clearly lays out the fact that we can't do anything of lasting value without the father's help! John 15:5 says, "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." It is ridiculous to think that we can acomplish anything that will last into eternity without God. It would be stupid to even try. Alot of people get confused and discouraged because they say "I just cant do it"...let me tell you a little secret...no one can!!! If we could live the life we should without His help, why would we need Jesus at all? The power that victorious Christians display on a daily basis is not their own, it comes from God. The Bible plainly says that true "courage" comes from spending time in fellowship with God!

Keep fighting the fight against hell, fellow brothers and sisters!

Love you all!
-AaronU