“When Jesus had received the wine, he said, ‘It is finished.’ Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit” (John 19:30). Four other times in Scripture we find this phrase or fact of
“Why celebrate Easter?” That’s an honest question that was put to me recently by a man who is deeply interested in religion, though intentionally not part of any orthodox Christian tradition. His question is one that many believers seldom ask. But why IS Easter so important? What’s the big deal? Why do we celebrate?
Good Friday Psalm 22 My God, my God, O why have You forsaken me, and why are You so far from saving me, while groaning words I cry? All day, my God, to Thee I