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Discove r Cit yV iewN C.co m's fre s h up d ate d loo k ! | 15 of in the Bible. It's the Tree of Life. is tree was promised in the Garden of Eden to Adam and Eve if they had obeyed. is tree represented eternal life, a life with perfect, uninterrupted communion with God. But when they sinned by partaking of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, Adam and Eve lost the Tree of Life. Such devastating loss was not to remain forever, for God the Father sent his Son, Jesus Christ, into the world, not that it would be condemned but saved by him (John 3:16). God restored that promised Tree of Life. When the Bible closes, God speaks of the Tree of Life that heals and nourishes the nations. is tree reverses the curse that was brought about by Adam and Eve (Revelation 22:1-3). is tree is Christ, who is the only way, truth and life to the Father (John 14:6). Let Christ be the object of your meditation and worship now and forever. A Dogwood Trail runs through my neighborhood, undoubtedly because the area is lined with the trees. And my family and I are on pins and needles waiting for the dogwood trees in our front yard to show us their true colors. You can be sure that when they do, we will be reminded of why we celebrate Easter this season: e spotless yet bloodied Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, the Tree of Life, who takes away the sin of the world, who was raised from the dead, so that those who trust in him might have life in the full. It is this person, truly God and truly man, who offers eternal life to all who would come to him, all who are weary and heavy-laden, that they might find true rest. As we behold the beauty of the dogwood, let us all the more behold its Creator, the all-beautiful Christ. Michael Mock is Associate Pastor at Cross Creek Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville WE OFFER • Traditional funeral services • Cremation with a full array of service options • Arranging honors for military services (active, retired or veterans) • Assistance with the filing of benefits (Social Security, VA) authorizations (death certificates) and insurance • Memorial DVDs and other memorial tributes • Pre-planning funeral options • Serving all faiths and cultures: We care for families of all faiths and are able to assist those without a spiritual leader WE PROVIDE • Full service facilities • Chapel seating for over 200 people • Exceptional staff: We have carefully chosen each member of our staff to ensure that our families receive the most professional, compassionate care • Family operated atmosphere. We answer to YOU. We offer the level of compassionate care only a family can provide 545 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 | 910.483.1331 | www.JerniganWarren.com Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1933 "When your family needs us, our family will be there" 800•894•1761 www.nextdayaccess.com dlong@nextdayaccess.com • Ramps (purchase & rental) • Grab Bars • Vertical Platform Lifts • Pool Lifts • Stair Lifts • Ceiling Lifts • Handrails • Bathroom Saftey • Door Widenings • Safety Home Automation Stay in Your Home Longer & Safer Fayetteville's Certified Accessibility Specialist

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