He is Not Here, He is Risen

"He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” Then they remembered his words - Luke 24:7, 8, NKJV. The empty tomb is reason …

Why Good Friday?

Father Desjardins was saying a prayer and as he kissed the rosary, he opened his eyes because he sensed that he wasn't alone. Ede was standing there, watching him. He put the rosary in the pocket of his Cossack and then beckoned her to approach him. "I'm sorry, Father Desjardins," she apologized. "I didn't mean …

Rejoice!

He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay - Matthew 28:6 This morning I read three Gospel accounts of the resurrection of Jesus. The empty tomb meant that Jesus had risen as He had said He would. We can always trust in His Word and …

Exalt Him

The most beautiful name I have ever heard is Yeshua.  The first time I heard it praised was in the beautiful song, Baruch Haba Yeshua by Karen Davis.  Watch the video.  This is my favorite song by her.  The song expresses all of our hope and desire to see our risen Lord.  Today, we celebrate …

I Will Lift My Eyes

This evening I listened to a beautiful song of praise by Karen Davis.  I used to play this song every Friday evening because it put me in the mood for worship.  Watch the video. It sometimes brings tears to my eyes when I sing this song.  Jesus is worthy of our praise and adoration for …

She Saw Her Risen Lord!

After He rose early Sunday morning, Jesus appeared first to Mary Magdalene.  Earlier that morning, when it was still dark, Mary went to the tomb and found the stone which had covered the entrance rolled away. Distressed, she ran and told Simon Peter, “They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we …