What emotions the past two days have brought for the women who followed Jesus. Friday, full of anguish and shock and numbing grief as they watch from the fringes. Jesus – their Jesus, the one they love so much – suffers through a sham of a trial. Is beaten beyond recognition. Ridiculed and spit upon.… Continue reading Jesus is not here!
Category: Scripture verses
What’s so good about Good Friday?
Today is Good Friday, the day we remember Christ Jesus’ trial, crucifixion and death. It's a day of sorrow and devastating loss as we ponder what He went through on our behalf and the all-consuming grief that swallowed His disciples and other followers. Good Friday is a dark, dark day that makes us uncomfortable. But… Continue reading What’s so good about Good Friday?
Being faithful like Moses
I’ll be the first to admit that when I’m looking for parts of the Bible to read, I don’t normally gravitate toward Numbers. But a couple of verses from my devotional a few days ago really struck me. In them (Numbers 12:6-8), God is talking to Moses and his siblings Aaron and Miriam: “Listen to… Continue reading Being faithful like Moses
Ash Wednesday: Sacrifices and social media
Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, the day that begins the season of Lent leading to Easter. It’s a holy day that wasn’t commanded in the Bible, but Christians have observed it for well over ten centuries. Early Christians would sometimes have ashes sprinkled on their bodies as a public symbol that they needed to repent from… Continue reading Ash Wednesday: Sacrifices and social media
