Category: Holidays

The first century was not that different than our world today. When the apostle Paul stood at the place called the Areopagus in Athens to proclaim the good news of Jesus and the resurrection, his message was met with mixed responses. Let's take a look at Acts 17:16-34. Look for these things as you read … Continue reading Three Responses to the Good News of Jesus and the Resurrection →

As Easter Sunday approaches, I was reflecting this morning on the events on the days leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, also referred to as "Passion Week" or "Holy Week." You may be wondering why it is called "Passion Week" so here is the answer. The English word "passion" has its … Continue reading Passion Week →