A few months ago, I finished reading Bill O'Reilly's outstanding work "Killing Lincoln" about the assassination of the 16th President of the United States and the events surrounding and leading up to that event. The book was so well written and informative that it inspired me to purchase for my Kindle his other two similar … Continue reading Book Review: Killing Jesus
Lenten sacrifice
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the holy Christian season covering approximately six weeks until Easter.During the Lenten season, Christians traditionally prepare for Easter through a process of increased prayer, penance, and sacrifice.Of course, we are all supposed to be praying regularly, asking repentance and making atonement for our sins, and finding ways to … Continue reading Lenten sacrifice
Lent: Still time to re-dedicate yourself
You've had two shots at it now. First came your 'New Year Resolution' to quit smoking, begin a diet, start exercising, read more, go back to school, end a damaging relationship, whatever. Then came Ash Wednesday, and with it the beginning of Lent, and yet another chance to give something up, this time sacrificially.Okay, so … Continue reading Lent: Still time to re-dedicate yourself
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
The Place of the Skull
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'0kY8_QfDQPBOMhtuc-yovA',sig:'gK3WWOFKaIUJe4tnXdKZXdTaT_lE_fB6jcvuj73HxMk=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1138141217',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsFranciscan friars re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus at GolgothaGolgotha is a real place, once a hill in Jerusalem, where Jesus Christ was nailed to a cross and died for our sins.Be it in Latin, Greek, or Aramaic, the word or term that we know today as 'Golgotha' means … Continue reading The Place of the Skull
MATT VEASEY 