Something More Precious

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life… we proclaim also to you… 1 John 1:1:2:2 I’ve always wanted to see the Grand Canyon,...

Of One Heart and Soul

Now the full number of those who believed was of one heart and soul… And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus…  Acts 4:32-35 Great events have a way of bringing people together and focusing all their minds on one...

What Do You Expect to Find?

Easter Sunday Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. It’s Easter Sunday at last! It is the end of a long, dark week. We’ve followed Jesus through scenes of conflict, foreboding,...

In Silence

Holy Week: Saturday Once again there is no Scripture for this day. Saturday was a day of silence among those who had loved Jesus. The Sabbath began with the appearance of the first star at sunset on Friday evening. Jesus’ friends and disciples had scattered. They were...

Let Me Never Forget This Day

Holy Week: Good Friday After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him. Did you sleep last night? After a good meal – perhaps after attending worship on Maundy Thursday evening, you climbed...