Tag Archives: Easter
In The Wake of Friday/Sunday: Tuesday Thoughts
Friday and Sunday were HUGE for those who follow Jesus. Those days, the things that Christ did and accomplished are what distinguish the Christian life and worship from other religions. We worship a risen savior! At the some time, it’s … Continue reading
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MY REDEEMER LIVETH!
MY REDEEMER LIVETH. ANON. “I Know that my Redeemer lives,” What comfort that sweet sentence gives ! He lives ! He lives ! who once was dead : He lives, my everlasting Head ! He lives, triumphant from the grave … Continue reading
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Cross and Crown
Cross And Crown ANON. Jesus, our head, once crowned with thorns, Is crowned with glory now; Heaven’s royal diadem adorns The mighty victor’s brow. Delight of all who dwell above, The joy of saints below; To us still manifest thy … Continue reading
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Passion Week Timeline
Last Sunday – which was Palm Sunday of course – Pastor John shared a bit about what Jesus did during the first part of the week leading up to His crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. Sometime, I think we disconnect the … Continue reading
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CHRIST IS RISEN! now what?
For those who would call themselves Christ-Followers, Sunday was HUGE! It was a day of rejoicing. A day of proclaiming Jesus’ victory over Satan, sin, and death. A day of innumerable “He is risen / He is risen indeed!” exchanges … Continue reading
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The Gravity of Sin
This week, I’m re-reading / listening to John Piper’s “Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die“. This hit hard: “Sin is dishonoring God by preferring other things over Him. Sin is not small, because it is not against a small … Continue reading
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Déjà vu all over again…and again…and…
Good Friday was six weeks ago today – I pray that each day (not just a single Friday each year) would be a profound reminder of what Christ accomplished on that Wonderful Cross (and the following SUNDAY)…a blessed Déjà vu! … Continue reading
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Ascention Day!
So on the Christian liturgical calendar, today (Thursday, 5/21) commemorates the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. From Acts chapter one: 7He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set … Continue reading
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Worship Service Set list & Recap: Easter, April 12, 2009
HE IS RISEN!!! What a celebratory service for rejoicing in and giving glory to our Risen Savior! We opened the service with our choir singing the powerful song: They Could Not. Man, I love them – they are so fun … Continue reading
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