The cross is the shape of Christianity. I’m not talking about a symbol that we wear on necklaces or tattoos. I’m about how the cross should shape our lives, our choices, our actions. Jesus calls his disciples to die to themselves, take up their cross and follow him. We follow him, we do what heContinue reading “Christianity is supposed to be cross-shaped – John 19, Part 5”
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“Born to die” is an inadequate way to describe Jesus – John 19, Part 3
For Jesus the end has come. His death is now minutes away. Is this what he was born to do? Look at the description of his final minutes in John 19, verses 28-30, “Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, ‘I am thirsty.’ A jarContinue reading ““Born to die” is an inadequate way to describe Jesus – John 19, Part 3″
What does a cross tattoo mean? – John 19, Preview
Imagine you get a new neighbor. You watch them unload their possessions from the moving truck into the home. Wanting to make a good first impression, you bring them a “Welcome to the Neighborhood” gift basket the next day. There on their front porch as you are chatting, you notice they have a cross tattooContinue reading “What does a cross tattoo mean? – John 19, Preview”
How to conquer pain, death and loss – Easter 2022, Romans 8, Part 4
We have begun the season of Easter 2022 seeking to understand how the resurrection of Jesus gives hope to the separated, the condemned, the suffering. Paul’s words in Romans chapter 8 have already been inspiring. Now we turn to the amazing end of the chapter, and Paul’s message just keeps getting better. Let’s start byContinue reading “How to conquer pain, death and loss – Easter 2022, Romans 8, Part 4”
Should we wear crosses or crucifixes?
The cross. Almost every Sunday we sing about the cross. We have crosses in our church building, and we have a cross outside our building. How many of you are wearing a cross around your neck? The cross is very common. My task this coming Sunday is to talk about the cross. Once each monthContinue reading “Should we wear crosses or crucifixes?”
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