The Saddest Day
The Saddest Day Holy Saturday, the day between Christ’s crucifixion and His resurrection was considered the saddest day ever. Yesterday I posted that “Good Friday should be called Black Friday” because of the despicable death of our Savior, but in reality, today should be called “Black Saturday”. To His disciples — those who walked with…
Good Friday or Black Friday?
Shouldn’t “Good Friday” be called “Black Friday”? After all, on this day, the most scandalous betrayal of justice in human history took place. Jesus wasn’t guilty of any crime or sin. After the illegal trials, this loving, compassionate, giving, caring, innocent Man was stripped and tied to a post. He was whipped and beatened —…
Today is the Ultimate #Throwback Thursday
#TBT — Today is the ultimate #throwbackthursday. This photo is one of the world’s most famous paintings. It is the 15th Century mural painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting represents the scene of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ and His Twelve Disciples. You can see how aghast they were at Jesus’ announcement that…
Temple Tuesday Was Just That
Tuesday of Holy Week could be called “Temple Tuesday,” because in Matthew 21 we read how Jesus spent this day of Holy Week at the temple — teaching and using parables to make his points. He was constantly confronted by religious leaders. They challenged his authority to teach the people, and lamblasted him with unreasonable…
And They Lived Happily Ever After
I don’t like movies that leave you hanging, or have a disappointing ending. I LOVE the happy ending ones! I’m quite sure that the movie my Life Group and I are going to see tonight will have a happy, encouraging and uplifting ending. We’re going to see “Miracles From Heaven”. I’ll give you a movie…
Holy Week — a Time for Remembering
Just look at those amazing signs of Spring that celebrate this marvelous Holy Week aka Passion Week, the week just before Easter. Yesterday was Palm Sunday, the sacred day that commemorates the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, where He rode into town on a donkey as crowds of people joyfully lauded him and spread…
Good or Bad Name?
When we hear someone’s name, quite often their character and integrity accompanies our thoughts about them. “Phil is such a kind man.” “Kim is so generous.” “I wouldn’t trust Sam for that position.” King Solomon said, “A good name is more desirable than great riches…..” Proverbs 22:1, and he also said, “A good name is…
What’s Your Story?
I attended an event where one of the men at our table told how he knew he had been touched by God two years’ ago, and though he is still waiting for a liver transplant, he’s telling his story to young people of how he abused his body with alcohol and medications. No doubt, his…
You’re Not the Boss of Me!
Maybe you’ve heard your kids or grandkids say “You’re not the boss of me!” to a sibling or someone else. But have we ever made that statement to ourselves? We can, and we should. How often do we yield to temptations — big and small? Instead of eating a few chips, we eat the whole…
Who Was St. Patrick?
Do you have your “green” on today? After all, it’s St. Patrick’s Day and the most important thing about this day is that we wear green so we don’t get pinched!! NOT! There will be celebrations all around the world, which includes drinking endless pints of Guinness while wearing green and Ireland’s flag colors like…