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Seven Last Words of Christ

As we commemorate Good Friday, Shane Vander Hart reflects on the seven last sayings (“words”) of Jesus Christ as He hung on the cross.

Shane Vander Hart
April 2, 2021
4 minute read

Vander Hart: Eddie Mauro Cheapens the Meaning of Good Friday

Shane Vander Hart: Eddie Mauro cheapened the meaning of Good Friday to score political points. He would have been better off not saying anything at all.

Shane Vander Hart
April 11, 2020
4 minute read

Faith

Why Is Good Friday Good?

Shane Vander Hart: On Good Friday, 2000 years ago, Jesus completely, totally, finally paid for my sin and yours. How could we not call that good?

Shane Vander Hart
April 10, 2020
2 minute read

Current Events

Pro-Life Christians to Pray at Abortion Clinics Nationwide on Good Friday

The “Way of the Cross for Victims of Abortion” will be held at nearly 100 abortion facilities throughout the United States on Good Friday.

Pro-Life Action League
April 17, 2019
1 minute read

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Charles Spurgeon: The Memorial of Christ’s Death is a Festival, Not a Funeral

Good Friday (and every day really) we should reflect on the sacrifice that Christ made on our behalf, but instead of being somber, we should celebrate. Because of Christ’s death, we can have new life. As Charles Spurgeon said, “The memorial of Christ’s death is a festival, not a funeral.”

Shane Vander Hart
March 30, 2018
2 minute read

Faith

S.M. Lockridge: It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Coming

Dr. S.M. Lockridge (1913-2000) was the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, a prominent African-American church in San Diego, CA, from 1953-1993. He gave a Good Friday devotional entitled “It’s Friday – But, Sunday’s Coming.”