When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone … Continue reading Thoughts on Easter
WWYDWJ
Journey to the Cross part 13 WWJD aka What Would Jesus Do? I hate to say it, but when I hear this phrase I roll my eyes. It is one of those phrases that in ministry are on the outs and is not really used anymore. However as I end the Journey to the Cross … Continue reading WWYDWJ
The One that Confused them All
Journey to the Cross part 12 What do you mean he's not here? Ever find yourself in a situation that you know something should be in the last place you left it? That is exactly how these women felt. After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the … Continue reading The One that Confused them All
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
