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Part 4 A five part series dissecting the last moments of Jesus and its relevance on our lives Growing up, I've read countless stories of how God is omnipotent and omnipresent. He truly is. But why is there still a lot of doubt and disbelief in this world? What is it about us that we constantly doubt His presence and His plans for us? I go through indescribable pain every time a family member is about to depart after a long visit. I go through a phase that borders on Melancholia. But all the sorrow is soon overcome when they come back. I am glad that we are reunited. 2000 years ago, the mother and disciples of our dear Lord had to go through the same indescribable pain when Christ was crucified. Of course our Lord hates to see us upset. He would give Himself as ransom if that is the only thing that could make you smile, in a heartbeat. But are we really grateful for all that He has done and will do in our lives? When He was crucified, the Jews thought they had eliminat...

Part 3 A five part series dissecting the last moments of Jesus and its relevance on our lives A phrase that has been immortalized in Hollywood movies, how many times have we thought  we were strong enough to not stray away from the path of God, but have failed. Miserably. Very similar to how Peter denied Christ . The most famous denial in Christianity is something that has fascinated me every time I've read about the last few hours of Christ and his Passion. As a child, I've wondered how someone could say something and not stick by it. I've wondered how Peter could deny our Lord so easily and to complete strangers at the speed at which he did. But of course, Sunday School teachers won't ever tell us why he did deny Jesus or what Peter really went through post his denial. Most people that I've spoken to could not really explain why. But the answer is there in our midst. When Peter proclaimed his undying love for Christ and his wish to follow Christ unto death, Chri...