Tag Archives: resurrection
A Probing “Post-Resurrection” Question
I love questions. Perhaps I should qualify that statement, because I haven’t always loved questions. When forced to answer questions in situations over which I had no control, I have often hated them. For instance, when my fourth grade teacher, … Continue reading
The “Resurrection Report” ~ What It Means to Both Sides
The impact of Biblical issues that we have heard so often, and always in the same context, can be diminished because they’re so familiar . . . even those issues associated with our Easter celebrations. For that reason, seeing them … Continue reading
Resurrection ~ Nothing to Brag About
In last week’s post, “Resurrection ~ No Happy Ending Without It,” we took a brief look at an event that took place during the closing days of Jesus’ life and ministry. Before leaving that event, there’s at least one other … Continue reading
Calvary’s Combatants and Easter’s Victory
First, a heartfelt disclaimer—I cannot reflect on the events we commemorate this week and find comments worthy of any of them. Human life’s core meaning, purpose, and value to God is encapsulated within these events. Together, they unveil the underlying … Continue reading
‘What About Easter?’ A Rhetorical Question?
There are times that bring a deep and compelling urge to say something profound—like when we first behold our newborn child, or when we gaze at some astounding natural phenomenon like the Grand Canyon for the first time, or when … Continue reading
Nothing Much Burning This Year
This is ‘Holy Week’. The most significant events on the church calendar are celebrated this week, beginning with Palm Sunday and culminating with the highlight of it all, Easter morning. Christians all over the world have geared up to memorialize … Continue reading
