He is risen… Easter is the time when we come together to focus on the central event of Christianity — the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. But, when reading a modern translation of Mark 16, it is easy to notice that vv. 9-20 distinguished in some way — bracketed, double bracketed, horizontal lined, or footnoted — … Continue reading Added or Removed: What Happened to the Ending of Mark?
What is So Good about Good Friday?
Bleeding, bruised, and beaten. How could anyone ever inflect such injuries to a man? how could people just stand by and watch? How could they join in and favorably shout out, “Crucify Him!” But, they did. Where is God? God is on the cross. He is doing something epic. He is redeeming the lost. He … Continue reading What is So Good about Good Friday?
Three Trees on the Way to Eternity
...God even saw fit to set three trees to mark key turning points in the unfolding plan of redemption revealed in the Scriptures — the tree of life, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and the tree of the cross. We are all on an eternal journey and these three trees intersect each of our lives. The trees teach us. If we are teachable, they can direct us in the way to go. Our response to the guidance of these trees makes all the difference in the world...
Do the Wounds of Christ Heal Us?
Lent is time set apart in preparation of Easter. Christianity has set this season apart to express grief and repentance over sin. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, we but dust and to dust we shall return. This is also a season of rejoicing in anticipation to the new life and hope found in Jesus … Continue reading Do the Wounds of Christ Heal Us?
Christmas 2020
I just wanted to wish all good tidings on this Christmas day. This year has been a tough one, there have been so many things to be anxious about. Shutdowns. Staying home. Masks. Tests. Keeping my distance. These are days of lamentation. Life immersed in tears. “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let … Continue reading Christmas 2020
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