Tag Archives: easter
Beauty in Ashes
Hi everyone. Rob here. Tomorrow is the start of Lent – the 6 weeks or so of preparing ourselves for the cross and resurrection of Jesus our Messiah. It’s a day known as Ash Wednesday. It’s a day to reflect … Continue reading
The Glory of the Story
Kia ora everyone. Rob here. Easter is fast approaching. Some of you may be making plans for a short holiday. Others of you may be working frantically to meet deadlines. Some of you may be wondering how you’re going to … Continue reading
Easter in all its Fullness
Hi everyone. Rob here. Easter is nearly finished. I wonder if you thought that Easter finished with Christ’s resurrection? No. There was much more to come after that. Last week was Ascension Day when we remember that the risen Christ … Continue reading
It’s Friday, but Sunday’s Coming!
Good Friday everyone, David here. The New Testament teaches that the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of the Christian faith. The resurrection established Jesus as the powerful Son of God. God has given Christians a new birth into a … Continue reading
Resurrection Gifts
Hi everyone, Rob here. Easter Sunday in our church is an unusual day. We all know that it’s the high point in the Christian calendar: Christ overcomes death, the devil and the world, revealing who he is, vindicating all that … Continue reading
It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming!
Good Friday everyone, David here. The New Testament teaches that the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of the Christian faith. The resurrection established Jesus as the powerful Son of God. God has given Christians a new birth into a … Continue reading
King of my Heart
Hi everyone. Rob here. It is Passion week in the church calendar: the week that sees Jesus enter Jerusalem as king, be crucified as a criminal and rebel, then conquer death and win the victory for us all. Here’s the … Continue reading
It’s Friday but Sunday’s Coming
Hello, David here. S. M. Lockridge (1913-2000) was a prominent African-American preacher known for his dynamic, passionate, and fervent sermons. His most famous sermon was “He’s my King.” Several years ago author and speaker Tony Campolo was so impressed by Lockridge’s … Continue reading
The Old Rugged Cross
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame; and I love that old cross where the dearest and best, for a world of lost sinners was slain. You may recognize this first … Continue reading
A Dramatic Spectacle
Rob here. It was a big night in Hamilton, New Zealand on Saturday. It was the annual Balloons over Waikato Nightglow held at the University grounds. This event attracted approximately 88000 people. It’s either a brilliantly run event or there … Continue reading
