Jesus and the Disciples
Later on that day of Christ’s resurrection, He appeared to the disciples. John records: “So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when…
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ABCs of Faith: By Faith
Sir Isaac Newton was a man of science. His list of discoveries is long and include the fundamental laws of motion, thermodynamics, and gravity. Yet Newton was also a man…
Jesus and Mary Magdalene
The tomb was empty. Peter and John had confirmed that point. After they left, Mary of Magdala stood weeping near the gaping doorway. John records it this way: “But Mary…
ABCs of Faith – Acquired Faith
Visit any Kindergarten classroom, and you’re sure to see the ABCs on the wall. No matter the language, the Alphabet or its equivalent is the building block of writing and…
Jesus is Risen: John 10:1-10
All four Gospels record Jesus’ resurrection. This one event is the keystone of Christianity and following Christ. John records the discovery in a very personal way. As you read the…
Jesus is Buried: John 19:38-42
The Gospel of Matthew records the visit of the Magi. Shortly after Christ’s birth, wise men followed a star to Bethlehem. When they found Jesus, they presented gifts; one of…
reThink48 – Whatever is Praiseworthy
For the past eight weeks, we’ve been reThinking Paul’s instruction found in Philippians. “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,…
Jesus is Pierced
Let’s jump straight in. Jesus said, “It is finished” and died. John next records, “Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies would not…
reThink48 – Whatever is Excellent
By Geoff Mills “Gentlemen, we are going to relentlessly chase perfection, knowing full well we will not catch it, because nothing is perfect. But we are going to relentlessly chase…
Jesus is Crucified – John 19:23-30
By all accounts, crucifixion was a brutal method of execution intended to extend suffering as long as possible. While Jesus’ crucifixion only lasted a few hours, there are other historical…
reThink48 – Whatever is of Good Repute
Grandpa Heinold was an ardent follower of Consumer Reports. Before any major purchase, and even some minor ones, he would scour the articles for the consumer group’s advice. Today, in…
Jesus the King: John 19:12-22
A vice is a simple machine of two surfaces driven together and apart by a spiral incline plane (a screw). Using leverage and the amplification of force inherent in the…