It’s that time again! This is when Christians all over the world celebrate “The Day”. The day when our future was secured. The day when all things began their long but certain journey to renewal. The day when resurrection for all who have died in Christ and those living became sure. The day is Easter!To celebrate, we’ve got a lot … Read More
GOOD FRIDAY AT FIRST ASSEMBLY
I love Good Friday at First Assembly in Lafayette, Indiana. The tone for the service is unlike any other during the year–a solemn time for reflection, worship, vigil, communion, and prayer. We use interactive stations where people can do something while they pray and hear the story unfold as well as great music and even artistic outlet for those so … Read More
Stille Zaterdag
My family and I spent two wonderful years in the Netherlands, in a town outside of Amsterdam called Hilversum. We had the privilege of planting an international church with a team of a dozen other people. Every year we were there, we held an Easter egg hunt on the Saturday before Easter. The title of this posting comes from the … Read More
Forsaken
I don’t know how it is where you are, but where I live it is raining and kind of raw outside, like most Good Fridays I’ve experienced in my life. On Good Friday, I find my mind drifting to the central image of my faith–the crucifixion of Jesus. A lot happened that day, and they put him on the cross … Read More
Easter Weekend
I love Easter! I am always drawn into reflecting on Jesus and the meaning of the cross and the hope of resurrection. Every year, I feel the clear sense that it’s happening all over again as Spring reemerges with the new life, color and scents of a renewed earth. This coming Easter Weekend, April 22-24, 2011, we’ll have special events … Read More