Tag Archives: Easter

The Resurrection Decision (Mark 16)

“When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way … Continue reading

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The Resurrection Transformation (1 Cor 15)

” Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, … Continue reading

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Witnesses: Mary Magdalene (John 20)

Mary Magdalene sets out in the dark of early dawn, and there is darkness within her. She is full of pain and grief, the darkness of sorrow, having witnessed the death of her beloved teacher, the one who had removed … Continue reading

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A day without resurrection

Easter Saturday is the day that stands between that death on the cross and the empty tomb of the risen Christ.  It is all too easy for us to skip over  the meaning of this day. Perhaps it is because … Continue reading

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Palm Sunday Reflection (John 12:12-19)

Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King 12 The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna![d]” “Blessed is he … Continue reading

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An Anointed People

“A choir is made up of many voices, including yours and mine. If one by one all go silent then all that will be left are the soloists. Don’t let a loud few determine the nature of the sound. It … Continue reading

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The Revelation Anointing

There’s a wonderful line in Chris Tomlin’s song, “I will rise.” It’s “My faith shall be my eyes.” Faith to see! How I need to see clearly, to understand, what’s going on! – on the earth, in the heavens, as … Continue reading

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Remembering the Main Thing / Rocking your World

“Let me remind you, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I preached to you when we first met. It’s the essential message that you have taken to heart, the central story you now base your life on; For I passed down … Continue reading

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“Be Brave- I have defeated the World!”

“I told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In this world you will have trouble. But be brave! I have defeated the world!” (John 16:33) “The love for equals is a human thing–of friend for … Continue reading

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Restored and Rejoicing

“For since we were restored to friendship with God by the death of his son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be delivered from eternal punishment by his life. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful … Continue reading

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