It was not the darkest of days. That would come a little later. Yet, you can feel the tension present as Jesus enters the room. Continue reading
Category Archives: Christ
An Unremarkable Resurrection
It’s here. It’s Sunday. It’s Resurrection Day. The waiting is over.
As Keith Green put it:
Hear the bells ringing
They’re singing Christ is risen from the dead
The angel up on the tombstone
Said He has risen, just as He said
Quickly now, go tell his disciples
That Jesus Christ is no longer dead
Joy to the world, He has risen, hallelujah
He’s risen, hallelujah
He’s risen, hallelujah
Hallelujah
It’s Friday, But Don’t Rush to Sunday
Good Friday, Silent Saturday and Resurrection Sunday mark the three most important days in the history of humanity. We will never forget them. How could we?!
But here is something I notice on some level. Continue reading
Advent: Hope
The season of Advent has begun; it’s the official new year of the church calendar. This year I’m honestly filled with anticipation and hope.
Last night in our home, we set up an Advent wreath of sorts. We shared with our boys the story behind the colorful setting. There are a few different ways people approach the meaning of the colored candles surrounding the central, white Advent candle. This year, I chose for them to represent four words of life: hope, love, peace, joy. Continue reading
The Announcement of God’s Power & Wisdom: Good Friday
It’s holy week in the Christian calendar. Today is Good Friday, remembering the crucifixion of Christ. Tomorrow is Holy Saturday, or what I think is better identified as Silent Saturday. Then we have Easter Sunday, given to celebrate the reality that Jesus walked out of the grave alive.
What I want to do today, which I’ve shared on before, is not consider the words of the gospels in regards to Christ’s death (though they are amazing!). Rather I want to consider Paul’s words found in 1 Cor 1:10 – 2:5. Continue reading
The Prodigal Thought 