Jesus Is On The Cross–Sit Still and Think About It.
“Jesus is on the cross. You will sit quietly for the next three hours and respect that.” Can you imagine telling that to your children and expecting them to sit quietly from noon to three p.m. on Good...
View ArticleAsk the Thoughtful Pastor: When Will They Pray? Good Friday Meditations
Dear Thoughtful Pastor: I have visited a number of churches in the last few years. Often I wonder during the services, “When are they going to pray?” Every year on Good Friday, my mom made us sit still...
View ArticleDarkness came over the whole land–and we prefer the darkness
As we repeatedly mend the curtain, as we reinforce the barrier with each stitch, we work to make sure the darkness stays. Everyone has heard that, at the moment of Jesus’ crucifixion, darkness came...
View ArticleCricket, Tears, Repentance, Forgiveness: Good Friday Musings
In Australia, a giant scandal has erupted when hidden cameras disclosed the captain of the national cricket team, Steve Smith, had conspired with several teammates to scrub balls with sandpaper, making...
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