I look at the cross, a Roman way,Of punishing criminals of the day.If this is so then tell me why,An innocent Man is sentenced to die? I look at the cross and I see proof,Of God’s Word that's full of truth,Which foretold a long time back,Of a day heartbreaking and dark. I look at theContinue reading "I Look At the Cross"

Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. (Luke 23:24) Many well-meaning people felt sorry for Jesus while He hung on the cross, but I believe that He actually felt sorry for those who crucified Him. Those who hurt us,Continue reading "Father, Forgive Them"

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20 NIV) Perhaps building up on the figurative statement of Jesus, “Whoever wantsContinue reading "Die to Live"

“You don’t have to wait for the End. I am, right now, Resurrection and Life. The one who believes in me, even though he or she dies, will live. And everyone who lives believing in me does not ultimately die at all. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26) Very rarely will you see me atContinue reading "Jesus Performed Resurrections"

I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far...(Philippians 1:23 NIV) The apostle Paul wasn’t afraid to die. In fact, he desired death, knowing that it would be an opportunity for him to be with Christ, which he tells us is “better by far.” In fact, no one who has everContinue reading "No Fear of Death"

We thought our GPS had misled us because it didn't look like we were on the main road to Jerusalem, but then God had me look up and helped me capture this view of the beloved city. God is good! In a couple of weeks we will celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This cityContinue reading "The Triumphal Entry"

This year, God impressed the image of the suffering Messiah on me during my recent trip to the Holy Land. Too often we forget that Jesus was also "a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief" (Isaiah 53:3). He didn't teach about suffering without going through it Himself. Jesus truly understands our pain and sorrowContinue reading "The Suffering Messiah"

When it came close to the time for his Ascension, he gathered up his courage and steeled himself for the journey to Jerusalem. (Luke 9:51) Jesus knew what awaited Him in Jerusalem and He didn't run away from it even after receiving murderous threats. Listen to His response to the Pharisees who told Him toContinue reading "The Divine Plan"

"Weeping may endure for a night, but a shout of joy comes in the morning" (Psalm 30:5). "He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." (Matthew 28:6)  The only tomb I've ever gladly visited has been of the Son of God who is actuallyContinue reading "He Is Risen!"

There were many bystanders as Jesus carried His cross to Golgotha. Among them were those who were curious, helpless and scared. So when Jesus was too weak to carry His cross any longer, none of the onlookers were able to help Him out, all except one because he wasn't standing by. "A certain man fromContinue reading "Are You Standing Up or Standing By?"