Christ demonstrated the ultimate expression of love for us. 33 At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. 34 Then at three o’clock Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” 35 Some of the bystanders misunderstood and … Continue reading Ultimate Expression of Love
Behold the Lamb of God
29The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30This is he of whom I said, 'After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.' 31I myself did not know him, but for this purpose … Continue reading Behold the Lamb of God
How Many Kings
Luke describes Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. The attitude of the crowd on Sunday is quite different from what it will be on Friday. Jesus is greeted with praise and honor. On Friday, the cheers have turned to jeers and cursing. As I was reading through Luke I am reminded that none of this took Jesus … Continue reading How Many Kings
Bunnies & Easter
It is easy to get caught up with the things associated with the Easter like new clothes, Easter Bunnies, even getting ready for the one of the biggest church services of the year. We can lose focus of the meaning of Easter. The origin of the Easter bunny is not Christian nor does it have … Continue reading Bunnies & Easter
Holy Week — Monday
“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 (NLT) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VPzjLFwzes And Can It … Continue reading Holy Week — Monday
Holy Week Theme: Love with No End
For me Holy Week is a time of reflection. For the past several weeks I've been struck by the depth of God's love. Love motivated God to create a plan for my redemption. Love was the reason he sent His only son to take my place. Love was why Christ willingly laid down His life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjhOHs5CdkY … Continue reading Holy Week Theme: Love with No End
Top 10: Superhero Movies
The Big Guy helped me compile this list. #10: Spider Man 2 TBG #9: Captain America: Winter Solider -- I like what I like. DH #8: X-MEN First Class TBG #7: Avengers: Age of Ultron -- I'm a Marvel fan. To me the Avengers are the cornerstone of the Marvel Universe. DH #6: The … Continue reading Top 10: Superhero Movies