Sunday, Apr 12 2009
The Garden Tomb just outside the walls of Jerusalem. This is one of two possible sites that is believed to be where Jesus was buried after his crucifixion. The evidence was compelling, but whether this was the true site or not, the tomb here at least provided a visual for where Jesus was buried on [...]
Categories: Special Event, Travel -- Tags: Easter, Israel, JesusTuesday, Apr 07 2009
This story was read to me nearly fifteen years ago, and from time to time it will creep to the forefront of my mind and recast a swell of gratitude, humility, and reverence. It couldn’t convey a more appropriate theme for this week…
Ragman
by Walter Wangerin, Jr.
I saw a strange sight. I stumbled upon a story [...]
Sunday, Apr 05 2009
Today begins Holy Week. The events celebrated this week are the most critical of the Christian faith. Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (our Palm Sunday), the Last Supper, the Crucifixtion, the Resurrection – these are no small potatoes. One of the powerful moments during Jesus’ final week on Earth occurred in the Garden of Gethsemane [...]
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