The year is 539 BC and after many painful years in exile, the new world leader, Cyrus, has said that the Jewish people can return to their land and rebuild their temple (2 Chronicles 36:22-23). They start returning in 538BC and work on the temple begins in 536 BC. Things are looking good; hope and […]
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A Prayer For Berkeley Tragedy
As we respond with shock and sadness about the six Irish students who died in Berkeley this week and the others who remain critically ill, it’s hard to find the right words to pray. I found this prayer from Scotty Smith as he reflects on Jesus crying outside the tomb of his friend Lazarus and comforting the two sisters, […]