by Dr. Mark Brewer :: “Woman, why are you weeping? Who is it you are looking for?” (John 20) What were the first words we have from Christ after His resurrection? Just like the church focuses on the precious seven “last words” (they are actually seven statements) of Christ from the cross … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Thoughts on Easter
by Rev.Kim Dorr :: In these days of economic crisis, uncertain futures, wavering relief – in the days before Easter, I found myself meditating on Luke 9:51: “As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.” (NIV) I try to imagine … Continue reading
Remembering and Missing my Dad – claiming the promise this week holds
by Rev. Care Crawford :: Holy Week . . . here already, here again. I have come to Holy Week and all the promise it holds with a different or fresh perspective in the past ten or so years. My dad died over ten years ago. Now Holy Week and … Continue reading
Miracles
by Dr. Mark Brewer :: During Holy Week Jesus performed the only miracle of destruction we have recorded . . . the cursing of the fig tree. Most of mythology and human fantasy would have a “god man” using his or her powers for their own gratification. It’s remarkable that … Continue reading
Ultimate Saving Hope
by Rev. Roger Dermody :: I was struck once again this week by the profundity of the 22nd Psalm. Hopefully, most of you have, or will have, the chance to hear Mark’s excellent sermon on this Psalm, and explore it deeper in your small group this week. It is clear … Continue reading