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When We Lose A Loved One . . .

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Losing a loved one is never easy and probably the hardest part, especially for a Christian, is to understand why God allowed it to happen.  My mother had two miscarriages after I was born. Although too young to understand, I can still remember her tears of grief and how it affected her for many years […]

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The Ashes of the Red Heifer

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(Preface: The following message was given by Val Black at Faith Christian Fellowship, Shenandoah, Iowa at the Wednesday evening service on April 30, 1997. It was in response to the announcement of that time of the first unblemished Red Heifer to be born in Israel in 2000 years. Although it may seem outdated in terms […]

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The Jewish Wedding At The Time Of Jesus

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During the time Jesus walked the earth, the concept of marriage was approached quite differently. It was primarily seen as a legal arrangement. When a young man wished to wed a young woman, he would first seek out her parents, presenting them with a formal marriage contract to initiate the union. Upon entering the home, […]