Monthly Archives: April 2022

My Bible often becomes the repository of special items that have touched me.  This is one of them (author unknown): Some time ago, a few ladies met to study the scriptures. While reading the third chapter of Malachi, they came … Continue reading →

“I’ve been going through hell.” How many times have we heard that, even said it ourselves? Countless. At least we are saying through and not to. Hell is one of the two realms currently existing on planet Earth. The other … Continue reading →

One of my favorite Easter songs is “Because He Lives” by Bill Gaither. “God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus;He came to love, heal and forgive;He lived and died to buy my pardon,An empty grave is there to prove … Continue reading →

     In many traditional Christian churches, Lent is observed for 40 days.  A period of time where focus can be to reflect and repent. Those forty days lead us up to Holy Week, where we recount Jesus’ betrayal, trial, suffering and … Continue reading →

Tomorrow we joyfully celebrate the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We have some interesting ways of celebrating this glorious day and join with Christians around the world who  also celebrate using their unique traditions.  We in North America celebrate … Continue reading →

One of the most poignant and sorrowful moments of Good Friday takes place when Christ cries out, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?”  My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? Each time I read or hear these words, I want … Continue reading →

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke indicate that Jesus’ Last Supper was a Passover meal. The Passover was an event of remembrance in which the people of Israel re-enacted the meal their ancestors ate before their exodus from captivity … Continue reading →

When I was a child, there was a short TV program that came on every day.  It was called “Live today.”  Pastor Ruben K. Youngdahl, who was the pastor of the largest Lutheran church in Minnesota, would share a thought … Continue reading →

In this holiest of weeks, the Christian faith ponders the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. There are many avenues, many angles we can explore. Getting into the head, the humanity of Jesus. What was this week like for him, … Continue reading →

One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are … Continue reading →