It felt like every day this last week provided a new reason to celebrate. Not only did many students around the country have off all week for Spring Break, but the always-fun Pi Day fell on 3.14 (as did Einstein’s 134th birthday), followed by the ominous Ides of March and festive St. Patrick’s Day. This […]

In trying to ponder the significance of the next few days to me personally, I’ve run across two current statements that demand right theological thinking. One statement, which makes me livid, is “even God was coerced.” The definition of coerce is to compel by force, intimidation, or authority; to dominate or control. God is the Sovereign Ruler of […]

If you went to Sunday School as a child, you undoubtedly memorized the shortest verse in the Bible. Jesus wept. I’ve always loved that verse, not just because of its length, but because it shows Jesus’ humanity and his depth of feeling. It gives us permission to be in touch with our emotions. But yesterday, on […]

Long ago He blessed the earth, Born older than the years. And in the stall a cross He saw Through the first of many tears. A life of homeless wandering Cast out in sorrow’s way, The Shepherd seeking for the lost, His life the price He’d pay. Throughout Your life You felt the weight Of […]

I slew him–this right hand struck the dagger to his heart. My deeds slew Christ. Alas! I slew my best beloved; I killed him who loved me with an everlasting love. Oh eyes, why do you refuse to weep when you see Jesus’ body mangled and torn? Give vent to your sorrow, Christians, for you […]