The second post resurrection saying of Jesus cuts straight to the heart of where many of us regularly live. Check this out: Early on Sunday morning,a as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb. Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the…
Month: April 2012
Who are You Looking For?
It’s hard to get a clear read on the disciple’s reaction to the crucifixion. Three times during the last six months of his ministry, Jesus plainly said that he would be delivered up by wicked men who would crucify him, but that on the third day he would rise again. He didn’t make this prediction…
The Seven NEXT Sayings of Christ
The week after Easter I began a new series titled The Seven Next Sayings of Christ. Many are familiar with the seven last sayings of Christ He uttered on the cross. But I wanted to focus on the first post resurrection comments from Christ because I felt they were timely and appropriate for where we…
The Domesticated Church
Last Wednesday night I spoke to the InterVarsity students at Drake University. Drake IV invited the students from Central College to come over, so we ended up having a nice sized group. Since I didn’t have an assigned topic, I chose to speak about Todd Packer. Unless you watch The Office, you’ll not know who…
The Gospel and the Social Imperative
The latest issue of Leadership Journal is devoted to articles and interviews on how social activism introduces people to Jesus. Drew Dyck offers an appropriate editorial opening to the volume, suggesting that the Church once again needs to revisit the conversation that historically has polarized the gospel and social ministry. Dyck reminds his readers that…
I AM the Resurrection and Life
Each of us has experienced the pain that enters our hearts when someone we love passes from this life. We are too familiar with the experience of mourning: black clothes and black cars; hushed voices speaking in solemn tones; flowers whose brilliant colors are drained as we view them through and endless flow of tears….
Word Pictures from Psalm 30
This week I spent some time in Psalm 30, and during my study discovered a couple of really interesting word pictures that I’d never seen before. The first one came in verse 3, which in the NLT reads, “You have brought me up from the grave, O Lord…” The imagery here by David is that…
Friday
Friday by Calvin Miller On with Friday’s grisly business! Let the broad arm raise the sledge! Let the hammer ring out upon the nails. I must not flinch with the crimson flows– He’s only a carpenter–a craftsman who claimed too much. “I need a black nail, soldier.” Give me your hand, carpenter. What a strange…
A Psalm for Maundy Thursday
A Psalm for Maundy Thursday by Joseph Bayley Tonight Lord Jesus Christ You sat at supper with Your friends. It was a simple meal that final one of lamb unleavened bread and wine. Afterward You went out to die. How many other meals you shared beside the lake fried fish and toasted bread at Simon’s…
Three Elements for Travel
Do you remember your first car? Mine was a 1972 Chevy Impala, two door hardtop. It was candy apple red with a white top and black interior. I think the car stereo I installed was probably worth more than the car itself. I remember driving around on summer Saturday nights, windows down, stereo blaring, with…
