The following is Day 38 in “40 Days of Lent – the people, places, and events of the Passion.” Titled: Gethsemane Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, “Sit here while I go and pray over there.” And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee,… [Read More]
Good Friday
the cross
Have you been there? One simple question, “Have you been to the cross?” April is an amazing month. Two of my three children, and one son-in-love, were born in April and several close relatives. The world celebrates Earth Day this month (The earth is the Lord’s; and all its fullness, the world and those… [Read More]
five minute friday: good
Here we are again, Friday. But, it’s not just any Friday – it is GOOD Friday. Kate Motaung chose just the right word prompt today for the writing challenge called Five Minute Friday: GOOD Let’s begin. I remember as a little girl wondering why “Good” Friday was good. The flogging of Jesus. The blood…. [Read More]
The Day Death Died and Hope Was Born!
My daughter and I sat in the church building, we were visitors to hear my good friend from Indiana sing. The church’s announcements were flashing on the overhead and it caught my eye: “The Day Death Died”, it was the name of their cantata to be performed on Resurrection Sunday. I looked at my daughter… [Read More]
“Good” Friday
Years ago, Sharpshooter and I went to a Good Friday service at a church here in the county – I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was one of the most meaningful experiences in my God journey. Having been raised in a very legalistic, keep-God-in-a-box, non-denominational denomination, the only clear memories of Easter weekend… [Read More]