SURPRISE! Luke 24:13-35 A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the excitement of the resurrection, and the surprise of Easter morning, she asked: “And what do you think were Jesus’ … More SURPRISE (3rd Sunday of Easter)
RESURRECTION IN A GOOD FRIDAY WORLD All the Scripture passages telling the story of the Resurrection Spring is such a wonderful season. The blossoms come out on the trees. Plants of all kind begin to bloom. Leaves begin to sprout on the branches of trees with that wonderful bright green colour. Birds songs are heard … More Resurrection in a Good Friday World
IS IT NOTHING TO YOU A paraphrase of a meditation originally written by Archbishop Joost De Blank, and spoken before the people of St. Stephen’s Church, Westminster, in 1952, telling the story of the Crucifixion as if seen from the eyes of the Centurion in charge of the prisoner Jesus. The words have been changed … More Is It Nothing To You? (The Passion)
Does God Care? April 9th A Meditation for Holy Week A few years ago the late Paul McNaughton, who had been the manager of one of Vancouver’s Starbucks coffee shops, was honored for his heroism in saving the life of one of his employees. In remembering Paul McNaughton one of the participants in the ceremonies … More Does God Care? (for April 9)
Beyond the Patio 