Christ has died

There is no credible historical or religious writing that makes any allusion to any other fact than that Jesus Christ died on the cross and was buried in a nearby tomb.He was not miraculously raised up to Heaven. He was lowered down from the cross, likely by his friends and followers, or by workers hired … Continue reading Christ has died

Mel’s masterpiece

  On February 25th, 2004, Ash Wednesday, actor/director Mel Gibson released what would prove to be one of the greatest and most popular motion pictures of all-time. "The Passion of the Christ" depicts the final twelve hours in the life of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in a story based on a compilation of … Continue reading Mel’s masterpiece

Conquering fear

Just one week until Palm Sunday, and just two until the glory of Easter Sunday. For those Christians who go to church next weekend and receive their palm branches, do you know what it is that they are supposed to help you recall and what they represent?The palm branches are representative of those waved by … Continue reading Conquering fear

Conspiracy, betrayal, denial

We are now just three weeks away from Easter Sunday, which along with Christmas Day is the celebration of one of the two greatest events in the history of mankind.On that day of Easter we will celebrate the great victory of Jesus Christ over death, his rising from the grave into which he entered as … Continue reading Conspiracy, betrayal, denial

Our Lenten burden is light

Yesterday was 'Ash Wednesday' which marks the beginning of the 40-day period leading up to Easter marked by sacrifice and fasting known as Lent.The origins of this pre-Easter fasting period have been disputed. Some feel that Lent traces back to the Apostolic era of Jesus' followers themselves during the years immediately after his death. Others … Continue reading Our Lenten burden is light