We All Read Through Tinted Lenses (The Bible, Pt. 2)
We read the words of Scripture through a particular lens, made up of our language, culture, worldview, and another wheelbarrow full of assumptions. Most of the time, we are not even aware of our assumptions or the tinted lens through which we read.
7 Facts About the Bible That You May Not Know...or Haven't Thought About For Awhile (The Bible, Pt. 1)
It's amazing to me that when I read the Scriptures in their own context, the way they were written, and for the purpose they were written, the words come alive with new colors, and the stories become new again, even though I've heard them so
many times before.
Snapshots: Rosie and the Dragonaires
I was sitting in the cafeteria minding my own business—which probably meant keeping my head down, eating my cheese sandwich, and planning my exit strategy. I had no idea what was about to happen.
It's Easter Sunday
As they approach the tomb, they see that the stone has been rolled away. Has someone else come to anoint the body?
It's Black Saturday
Dead…gone…hope is lost.
All we hoped for is no more.
What now? Numb silence.
— Steve Fairbanks
It's Good Friday
“Unless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday.” —Ven. Fulton Sheen—
It's Maundy Thursday
As the disciples lounge, leaning toward the table with their feet behind them, away from the table, Jesus picks up a basin and towel. Perhaps we can imagine him walking behind each of his friends, picking up their dirty feet...
It's Spy Wednesday
This unnamed woman gives up her most valuable possession (probably) for the sake of Jesus. For her, Jesus was worthy of this expensive outpouring of this valuable resource. She willingly lowered herself, poured it out, and surrendered herself to anoint the Messiah King.
It's Holy Tuesday
Sunday's celebratory shouts of “Hosanna, hosanna!” were tempered with a seemingly agitated Jesus on Monday. And now, as we stop to reflect on this Holy Tuesday, we can see the sun beginning to set. A most unexpected and unwelcome series of events is about to take place.
It's Holy Monday
Repentance, prayer, and preparation
