Monthly Archives: April 2019

As a young mother, I spent a lot of time preparing for Easter. I loved choosing and filling an appropriate themed Easter basket of the year for each of my sons. The teacher in me filled my home with springtime … Continue reading →

Last week, I mentioned that whenever I read the Passion of the Lord, I hope for a different ending to the story. I do the same thing every time I watch the movie “Titanic.” I can’t help but hope that … Continue reading →

I was with my father at the National Gallery when he got to see one of his favorite paintings, “The Sacrament of the Last Supper” by Salvador Dali. It’s a striking work. At first you know what your are looking … Continue reading →

In 1 Corinthians, Ephesians and Romans Paul gives a long list of spiritual gifts. They include: being an apostle, prophet, preacher or evangelist; Teaching; having knowledge or wisdom; being a healer; showing mercy; helping; serving; being an administration; being encouraging; … Continue reading →

This message was originally posted during Holy Week of 2016 by our friend Helen. Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. These, or similar words, are Paul’s greetings in his letters to the … Continue reading →

For forty days we ponder. We ponder the suffering of our Lord Jesus. We ponder the love that led Him to the cross. We ponder His unconditional and unfathomable love for us. Now we begin Holy Week walking more slowly. … Continue reading →

From a Wikipedia source, “Etymology:   The word hosanna (L atin osanna, Greek ὡσαννά, hōsanná) is from Hebrew הושיעה־נא, הושיעה נא hôšîʿâ-nā.   It is related to Aramaic אושענא (ʾōshaʿnā) meaning “save, rescue, savior”.   In the Hebrew Bible it … Continue reading →

I cry very easily. I’ve learned to blink back the tears and control my quivering lips and take a deep breath but those that know me well can see the signs. It doesn’t take very much to get me started … Continue reading →

Handel’s Messiah, while often played at Christmas, is actually an Easter celebration. The Halleluiah Chorus was written to proclaim Christ’s resurrection from the dead. I like hearing this music all year long. It is a glorious reminder of the power … Continue reading →

Most Christians have seen a copy of Heinrich Hofmann’s painting “Christ in Gethsemane.” Much less know is Paul Gaugin’s “Christ on the Mount of Olives.” Although they were painted only a few years apart, Gauguin’s work is strikingly modern and … Continue reading →