Neal Pollard Who would answer “no” to that question? Who wants a worse life or a life that never gets better? But the better question is, “How do you get a better life?” Advertisers have so many answers to that, involving their currency or investment tool, their pill, diet, or workout routine, their travel agency … Continue reading Do You Want A Better Life?
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Another Heroic Sacrifice
Neal Pollard Heather Christensen, a 33 year old music teacher from Spanish Fork, Utah, contributed the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of dozens of band students on October 10, 2009. The bus driver, bringing back the band competition winners from Idaho State University, slumped over in his seat and Christensen left her seat and grabbed the … Continue reading Another Heroic Sacrifice
In Awe Of The Greatest Freedom
Neal Pollard I once was without representation, Not a citizen of that chosen nation, Enslaved and oppressed, Deprived of the best, And discouraged by my lowly station, But my freedom was bought at a price, With the one ransom that would suffice, Sweet liberty was bought, And my freedom I sought, When I opted … Continue reading In Awe Of The Greatest Freedom
A Tale Of Two Crosses
Neal Pollard “Tell us father, were you really there that day? Did they make you take His burden the rest of the way?” “Son, I stood in the crowd when I got my painful commission, And they thrust it on me without asking my permission. He was staggering and bloody and gripped by exhaustion I … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Crosses
Jahaziel’s Comforting Message
Neal Pollard Jahaziel would have been a man of interesting and diverse talents. As a Levite, he would have served with the priests in the temple. As one of the sons of Asaph, he would have either been a literal descendant “or more probably [one of] a class of poets and singers who recognized him … Continue reading Jahaziel’s Comforting Message
How Do You Spell “Cross”?
Neal Pollard "SEE"-- Look at Calvary. Don't turn away. I know it's not easy. What is done to Him is shameful. I know. But, look closely! Past the spittle. Beyond the blood. There. In His eyes. Friend, that is love. It is love for you! See the nails in His hands and feet, fastening Him … Continue reading How Do You Spell “Cross”?
Why Christ Became Flesh
Neal Pollard The writer of Hebrews exhorts that Christ should be faithfully served, not abandoned, because He is a superior messenger to all other heavenly messengers (chapter one). Then, he gives another reason for holding fast to Him in chapter two. His readers were apparently struggling in their faith and gradually slipping back into the … Continue reading Why Christ Became Flesh
Love The Lamb
NOTE: One of our brand new Christians (Jeff Wiant) has an extensive music background. He has written a song, "Live Like Jesus," that we will be learning at Bear Valley very soon (Kathy Petrillo is doing the musical note composition for his melody now). I'm very excited for you to learn it! While the following … Continue reading Love The Lamb
Mission Accomplished
Neal Pollard Reader’s Digest tells the story of Walter Wyatt, Jr., an amateur pilot whose plane goes down in the Atlantic between the Bahamas and Miami, Florida. He’s in the deep all night, fighting off bull sharks and feeling he will not survive. He does live and a ship, the Cape York, rescues him after … Continue reading Mission Accomplished
What If He Wanted YOU Hung There?
Neal Pollard What would happen if God changed the "plan of salvation" in this dramatic way? What if the voice of God parted the skies and spoke a new revelation to us, saying, "If you are crucified on a cross for your sins, you will be eternally saved!" Would you do it? Assuming that every … Continue reading What If He Wanted YOU Hung There?
