Why sacrifice?

WWI Graves at Be'er Sheva

Introduction

The question of why we sacrifice is one that confronts Christians as we go forward with the Lord.  It is often difficult to see why sacrifice is needed, or even the benefit of the sacrifices we make.

We see the example Jesus set in Hebrews 12:2 which explains why He suffered and died for us.  This is the most awesome example of pure sacrifice of a innocent, pure, and holy person.

Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Continue reading “Why sacrifice?”

Hosanna – Palm Sunday – Don’t Fear the Valley

Donkey in Israel

On what we now know as Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem on a young colt from Bethany to the temple.  This account is given in Matthew 21:1-11 and Luke 19:28-44 and the scripture is at the end of this item.

His Journey on that day was an incredible prophetic statement about everything that was about to transpire.  Let’s look at the journey Jesus took on that day. Continue reading “Hosanna – Palm Sunday – Don’t Fear the Valley”

Battle Scars

Actual Story of B17 battle scars

During WWII many B17 bombers returned from missions with flak and machine gun damage.

The USAAF decided to analyse the damage patterns and increase armour/protection for the damaged areas.

Before the planes were modified, a Hungarian-Jewish statistician named Abraham Wald reviewed the data. Wald had fled Nazi-occupied Austria and worked in New York with other academics to help the war effort. Continue reading “Battle Scars”