He cannot do anything deliberate now. The strain of His whole weight on His outstretched arms hurts too much. The pain fills Him up, displaces thought, as much for Him as it has for everyone else who has ever been nailed to one of these horrible contrivances, or for...
Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “Here is your mother.” John 19:27 Even at His human end, Jesus demonstrated His unfailing humanity and love for others. He entrusted His mother’s care into the hands of His most trusted disciple. #Easter2023,...
Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “Today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43 Two criminals were part of the crucifixion story. A thief hung either side of Jesus, suffering death on the cross. Think of the two thieves as representatives for the binary...
Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 Here it is. Nailed to and hanging from a cross. The Roman soldiers have cast lots for His clothing. The crowd has hurled a never ending stream of...
When we think of Easter and Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, we often think of the iconic hymn The Old Rugged Cross. The lyrics are rich: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,The emblem of suffering and shame,And I love that old cross where the Dearest...