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Shouldn’t it be called Sad Friday?
It always perplexed me. Why is it called “good” Friday if it’s when Jesus was crucified? As a child at church asked me last year, ‘Shouldn’t it be called Sad Friday?’ One explanation I’ve heard for the name is that the word “good” comes from God. So it’s really like “God’s Friday.” Of all the … Continue reading Shouldn’t it be called Sad Friday?
Why does Maundy Thursday matter?
Maundy Thursday is one of those days that leaves a lot of people scratching their heads. For a long time, that was certainly true for me too! What does the name mean? Why do some churches hold special services? And what does it matter to me? The word “Maundy” comes from Jesus’ words in John … Continue reading Why does Maundy Thursday matter?
A verse we read with one eye closed
I don’t know about you, but when I read the Bible there’s a silent conversation happening in my head. With a lot of stories and verses I’m saying things like ‘Yeah, that’s awesome, that’s good too, oh yup…” But then I run into passages like this one and yup turns into gulp: “If anyone wants … Continue reading A verse we read with one eye closed
Your love for someone else can’t be big IF
Sometimes the most significant thing you can to do care for someone else is staring you right in the face… Literally. Here’s what I mean. “Love your neighbour as yourself.” (Romans 13:9) Remember that one? Yeah, it’s pretty huge. Well, most of us read that principle like this: “LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR (as yourself).” But what … Continue reading Your love for someone else can’t be big IF
These grow up into oak trees
Philippians 2:4 "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." (ESV) Today's Thought Imagine a child trying to put together a barbecue from scratch. All seven hundred and thirty-nine pieces laying out on the back lawn... and a 4-year old scratching their head. That’s actually how … Continue reading These grow up into oak trees
The cliffs just started moving closer
James 1:19 "let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger..." (ESV) Today's Thought When I was young we would go back to the cliffs behind our house. There was a tall cliff on this side, and a tall cliff on that side. In the middle was a vast expanse. We’d … Continue reading The cliffs just started moving closer
Your Crazy Button
2 Timothy 1:7 "God gave us a spirit... of power and love and self-control." (ESV) Today's Thought The band Family Force 5 has a song called “Cray Button.” They’re talking about a “Crazy Button,” something you push and... well, go crazy! Here are some of the lyrics: “A lunatic, a time bomb just got dropped … Continue reading Your Crazy Button
Do you make decisions… or reactions?
A woman from Texas kept having her car vandalized. At first she discovered dents in the side. Then it was “keyed.” Someone ran their car key down the length of the vehicle ruining her paint job. So she had it fixed. And then it happened again! After an all-night stakeout she discovered that the culprit … Continue reading Do you make decisions… or reactions?
What working at McDonalds can teach you about God
I know I shouldn't start with a negative, but I'm going to do it anyway: Don’t retaliate or take revenge. That’s God’s job, not yours. Let me explain. The summer after grade nine I worked as a cashier at McDonalds. I was glad to get a job. But I was also… PETRIFIED! As soon I … Continue reading What working at McDonalds can teach you about God
