Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay As I mentioned in one of our previous sessions Judas was only one side of the story of the events that took place. He left that night before any of the heavy stuff really took place. Also, I am surprised that you have yet to ask me about my part in those events. … Continue reading Easter in Their Shoes: Peter Part 2
In Their Footsteps: Judas
It may not come as a surprise to you, but the name Judas has never made it to the top 200 baby names in the U.S. by the Social Security records by decade which go back to the 1880’s. No one names their child Judas for the very connotations it brings up with this well-known … Continue reading In Their Footsteps: Judas
What Now?
Journey to the Cross Part 11 As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus' body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and … Continue reading What Now?
Light Snuffing
Journey to the Cross part 10 Growing up I was what the church would call an acolyte. Sunday mornings one of my brothers and I would bring the flame to the candles on the alter as a symbol of God entering the room, and relight our wick at the end form the same candle, snuff … Continue reading Light Snuffing
It’s Only Friday
Journey to the Cross part 8 As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. They came to a place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull). There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, … Continue reading It’s Only Friday
