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“I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43 NLT) are the words that Jesus said to the criminal who was next to him hanging on the cross. While bleeding to death and suffocating on the cross, Jesus took the time to assure the criminal that he will be with Him in Heaven. The criminal acknowledged he is a sinner and that Jesus is Lord. This very moment was the reason why Jesus came to Earth. He came to be the perfect sacrifice so everyone who believes in Him can have eternal life.

Today we celebrate Good Friday, and take time to remember the amazing love of God: how He sent...