Easter

I can't let the Easter feeling go, even though the day has passed. . .We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of God the Father, we too may live a new life. If we have been...

New poem

I read with interest Amber's comment on the blog. I am amazed that God did not make what we call intelligence (or large vocabulary or even creativity) high on His list of things He most admires. He is impressed by faith and love — now, that's real intelligence...

Christ is risen, indeed!

Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” –John 20:28-29. He is the Mighty OneHe is the Creator,The Great OneHe...

Good Friday meditation

About the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” — which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” . . . And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit....

Fellowship in His suffering

Continuing with the theme of mentally accompanying Jesus on His path to the cross– and acknowledging that just as His sacrifice evoked memory of that of Isaac, and our own sacrifice should evoke His:Therefore I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to...

Holy Week thoughts

During the rest of this week, as we approach with Jesus His passion and suffering, I will be posting some “incites” to direct our minds toward fellowship with Him across these two thousand years. When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the...