Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
It’s true! Christ is risen!
Now, this weekend, we hear some of the response to that resurrection. You can look at the readings for this weekend and see the profound effect this news had upon the apostles and other followers of Christ. The selfless love of Christ was manifested among the people as they cared for others to the best of their abilities. Continue reading “In Preparation for the 2nd Sunday of Easter 2018”
Greetings in Christ!
Holy Week leads us down the path from Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, all the way to the cross. Each day focuses on a different event of that final week leading up to the sorrow of his death and then to the joy of his resurrection! Continue reading “In Preparation for the End of Holy Week and Beginning of Easter 2018”
This weekend is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week.
It’s hard to believe we’re coming to the end of the Lenten season. We’re quickly approaching the remembrance of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. With Palm Sunday we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Palm branches waving, people crying out to him to save them. Continue reading “In Preparation for Palm Sunday 2018”
“This is the new testament in my blood.”
We hear that all the time, but what are we talking about? I wanted to take a second to think about that since we hear it every week when we receive the Lord’s Supper. And because this week’s Old Testament lesson points us to those words. Continue reading “In Preparation for the 5th Sunday in Lent 2018”
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