called to be a light
Easter is over. Christ is Risen! The darkness of Lent is behind us. It’s time to rejoice and celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior! Or is it? Homelessness continues. Hunger abounds. Natural disasters destroy communities. Poverty cripples societies around the world. Divorce and abuse rips families apart. The day after Easter, the Washington Times published [...]
together today [a biblical perspective on good friday and earth day]
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Today the sacred day Good Friday joins with the secular day Earth Day. Good Friday is the day we remember and honor the suffering of Christ Jesus and his death upon the crucifix. It is of paramount importance in the Christian calendar. Good Friday along with Easter Sunday are the most well-known days of Holy [...]
the reality of The Cross
With Easter Sunday just around the corner, and the relevance it has Christians, I found myself feeling a bit more reflective than usual. So hunker down, boys and girls. I, for one, have always, always struggled with a sense of mediocrity. It’s certainly not the worst internal argument one can have, but it’s mine, so [...]
remember you are dust…
remember that you are dust … and to dust you shall return Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, when we are reminded of this sometimes harsh reality. We are mere mortals. We begin as dust and one day we will return to the same state – nothing but dust. Growing up in a liturgical church I became [...]
what does easter mean to you?
Easter is THE defining event in Christianity. Without Easter, Jesus was just another great teacher. But apparently some recent Barna research shows that many CHRISTIANS don’t fully understand the meaning or reason for this celebration. Uh… what? So, what does Easter mean to you? How do you celebrate it? How does your celebration of Easter [...]
reflections on resurrection, the word, and self [april 2011 top content]
This has become a bit of a habit so far this year. I enjoy seeing (and analyzing) what content seems to be resonating with people around here. The month in which we celebrate Easter shows that how we remember the Resurrection was foremost in people’s minds. There also seemed to be a strong interest in [...]
May 08, 2011 | Categories: connect, the latest | Tags: bible commentary, easter, good friday, group blogging project, holy week, interview, lists, reflection, resurrection, statistics | Leave A Comment »