by Ron Ethridge | Holidays, Reflections
There were two criminals crucified with Jesus. This was written in Luke 23:39-43… One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear...
by Ron Ethridge | Holidays, Reflections
At unexpected times, God steps in to our lives. This happened to Simon of Cyrene (Modern day Libya) when he was forced to carry Jesus’ cross. Everything we know about him is found in three verses… As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by...
by Ron Ethridge | Holidays, Reflections
Barabbas… Bar-Abbas. Bar means “Son.” Abbas… Abba… means daddy. Abba is a name Jesus used to refer to God. Barabbas means “Son of the father.” Jesus was the REAL Bar-Abbas (Son of The Father… God). Interesting…...
by Ron Ethridge | Holidays, Reflections
Do you know what it is like to be pressured, threatened, and manipulated to do something you don’t want to do? Ever had 7 people around a table pressuring you? What about a crowd of say, 100… 300… or 1,000? It’s been proven that just 2 people...
by Ron Ethridge | Holidays, Reflections
Statistics show there have been 316 post-conviction DNA exonerations in the United States. The first DNA exoneration took place in 1989. Since 2000, there have been 249 exonerations. 18 served time on death row. Another 16 were charged with capital crimes but not...
by Ron Ethridge | Holidays, Reflections
There are few things worse than regret due to personal failure. For some their regret is so massive they can’t go on living. Peter is a poster boy for personal failure… regret… and redemption. I suggest reading two passages first… Mt 26:69-75,...
