Author Archives: Pastor Mike Bradley
Parkwood in the Holy Land
We Arrived safely and hit the ground running. Instead of checking into our hotel we went directly from the airplane to the tour bus. First stop…the ancient seaport of Joppa. This is the same port Jonah fled to when he … Continue reading
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Parkwood in the Holy Land
We are on the way! We met at the church around 6am blessed by pouring rain. Bonnie Hopler greeted us under the awning with a smile and a blessing. Our bus driver, Roy, is a wonderful Christian man who said … Continue reading
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Parkwood in the Holy Land
I am reminded that any trip requires preparation. Planning your destination and determining an itinerary. Then there is packing. What will I need and what can I live without? There is a group of 23 from our Parkwood family getting … Continue reading
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Road to the Cross #16
“When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders…so Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he … Continue reading
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Road to the Cross #15
“Then the Jews led Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness the Jews did not enter the palace; they wanted to be able to eat the … Continue reading
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Road to the Cross #14
“Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, ‘Are you not going to answer?’…But Jesus remained silent.” (Matthew 26:62) Jesus on demand? We live in a time when the phrase “On Demand” is important to us. It is … Continue reading
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Road to the Cross #13
“The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking Him and beating Him. They blindfolded Him and demanded, ‘Prophesy! Who hit you?’ And they said many other insulting things to Him.” (Luke 22:63-65) Insulting and humiliating the Lord of all creation. … Continue reading
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Road to the Cross #12
“Then Jesus answered, ‘Will you really lay down your life for me? I tell you the truth, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!’” (John 13:38) “…at that moment a rooster began to crow.” (John 18:27) Forgiven … Continue reading
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Road to the Cross #11
“Immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: ‘Before the rooster crows twice you will disown me three times.’ And he broke down and wept.” (Mark 14:72) This was a dark … Continue reading
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Road to the Cross #10
“Then seizing Him, they led Him away and took Him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance.” (Luke 22:54) After the arrest the disciples had all fled. Obviously, Peter did not go far because he … Continue reading
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