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 love,
That we its depths may know.
I shared John Mark McMillan’s “Death In His Grave” a few months ago during church – a song that has been a favorite since I first heard it.
Like many most all of his songs, McMillan’s “Death In His Grave” is a lyrical masterpiece that prompts reflection and leads in worship…
He recently posted the back-story and line-by-line commentary on this great song on his blog.
Carve a few minutes out today to listen to the song, read his post, and reflect on the amazing gift of God’s Son.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. –John 3:16 (NIV)
(clicking image directs to JMM’s blog)
According to Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, today is the day the machines attack!!!
Skynet was implemented on April 19, 2011 and began its attack against humanity on April 21.
I got a little nervous earlier when the shredder in my office made a noise…
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*honest disclaimer: i didn’t really know this until a speaker at a conference I was at yesterday shared this bit of trivia. That said, don’t cross any toasters today!
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 events of Jesus’ final week on earth because we don’t always see or have a complete narrative in one place (one must read and associate the recorded stories in the four Gospels.) Jesus and His disciples weren’t just sitting around waiting for Thursday, Friday…or Sunday(!).
I was looking around at lunch and found several Passion Week timelines online, but this one from BibleGateway.com was pretty cool.
I like how it shows the different events, participants, times, places, etc.
(image link @biblegateway.com)
This is an amazing week – why not prayerfully consider and reflect upon all that Christ did, endured, and accomplished each day rather then just one or two!
It’s Tuesday…but Sunday’s comin’!
ps: having written this post and now reflecting on Christ’s week, my post from yesterday seems wimpy and whiny…
As I look at my calendar, I’m pretty sure that one week from today my facial expression will resemble that of Kylie Sven Opossum from Fantastic Mr. Fox:
Oh, cuss…
(sung to ‘Reunited’, by Peaches and Herb)
Over-committed and it feels so good?
Over-committed if I’d understood:
How scattered I’d feel, but I’ve got so much zeal!
Guess I just press forward ‘cuz I’m over-committed, hey-hey!
Between Karen, home, work, church, serving in several professional organizations, … the list goes on, its been crazy lately. This popped in my head this morning…bwahahahahaha!
This week’s photo challenge at The Daily Post at WordPress.com was:
OLD
(an old yard decoration in the backyard…)
It’s not a photo, but I shot and made this video using a new iPhone app: Silent Film Director, by MacPhun LLC:
Last night, a new friend shared some great insights on Jesus’ “houses built on the rock and sand” parable.
He initially shared from Matthew 7, but then directed us to Luke 6 and the language used in that recording of the parable.
I’ve often read this parable with the thought that the lesson here is simply about building on the rock versus the sand – choosing the solid foundation of God’s Word. Good enough counsel; but, as we read in Luke, it’s more than the pre-construction task of finding the right location/foundation:
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Stuff like this and other senseless and cruel acts against helpless children saddens, confuses, and infuriates me…
People blessed and entrusted with children neglect, abuse, and even murder them while others go without…
…i just don’t get it.
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