Easter
Jesus Went to the Garden to Pray
Gardening can be a lot of work but the results are always worth it. My friends know that I love my garden. When the flowers are blooming I bring cut stems inside to enjoy the color and…
Jesus, Eggs and the Easter Bunny
WHY IS RESURRECTION DAY CALLED EASTER? Have you ever asked when did a rabbit become a prominent part of one of Christianity’s most important celebrations of rebirth and renewal? Easter is Christianity’s oldest and most important holiday…
My Master Prays For Me
Passover in Jesus’ time was celebrated by a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. When the disciples were told to procure a room and the necessary ingredients for their meal it was not new or unexpected. However they did not understand…
Burning Hearts
On Easter morning we usually stop reading or hearing the biblical account of Jesus’ resurrection right after the women run from the tomb to tell the disciples that it is empty and angels told them that He…
The Women of the Easter Story
The attitude of Jesus towards women broke many normal social standards. Women lived very restricted lives in first century Palestine and belonged to their husbands (like property). Their main purpose was to provide an heir but they…
