“I am nothing without Jesus. He saved me. Not because of what I did, but because of what He did 2,000 years ago on a Roman cross… That is a greater joy than any accolade I’ll ever get.”
- North Dakota State LB Logan Kopp after winning the NCAA Division I FCS National Championship
(via @Sports_Spectrum)
A teacher has been assaulted by a teenager.
So often, it's immediately followed by:
"The needs haven't been met"
"The resources aren't in place"
"Not enough support"
"Silly rules"
"What did the teacher do/not do?"
Not:
"Is the teacher ok?"
"What impact has this had on the teacher?"
"What impact has this had on other students?"
"There can be no excuse for violence"
"If we justify, excuse or normalise this, what happens when this child is 18 and goes out into the world? What lessons are we teaching them?"
"Is it right we are investing the vast majority of our time and effort away from the victim(s)?"
"How can we ensure that the concepts of individual responsibility and accountability are effectively taught?"
The Observer article out a few days back is thee perfect illustration of the above in action.
The Bison have 85 student-athletes on the @ValleyFootball Honor Roll, including seven who earned the league's highest academic honor. 📚🎓🏈 https://t.co/VpHSqcnrlT
President Biden has declared tomorrow—Easter Sunday—as “Transgender Day of Visibility.” This once again shows how little respect President Biden and his administration have for God. On the most significant day of the Christian calendar, when the Church around the world celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ who died and shed His blood for the sins of mankind, the Biden administration uses this opportunity to flaunt sin, to glorify sin, and to celebrate sin. The Bible says, “…they proclaim their sin like Sodom; they do not hide it. Woe to them!” (Isaiah 3:9). Judgment is coming. Instead of celebrating sin, we need to confess our sins, repent of our sins, and ask for God’s forgiveness.
During Passion Week, Jesus' kingship is highlighted:
1. Matt 21:5 - Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king, riding humbly on a donkey.
2. Matt 27:11 - Before Pilate, Jesus acknowledges He is King of the Jews.
3. Matt 27:29 - Soldiers mockingly crown Him with thorns, saying, "Hail, king of the Jews!"
4. Mark 15:26 - The charge "The King of the Jews" is nailed above Jesus on the cross.
5. Luke 23:38 - The notice above Jesus reads: "This is the King of the Jews," marking His crucifixion.
Christ is King isn't a Christian mantra; it's a central fact of Christian doctrine that points to the gospel — Christ crucified and resurrected.