March 27, 2026
The Triumphal Exit
David Faust explores the drama of Palm Sunday, the contrast of cheers and Jesus’ tears, and the surprising victories won at the cross—ending with Christ’s triumphal re-entry in the resurrection.
Articles for tag: Crucifixion
HIS OUTSTRETCHED ARMS
Doug Redford traces Scripture’s imagery of God’s “mighty hand” and “outstretched arm,” then points to Jesus’ outstretched arms on the cross. At Communion, believers remember Isaiah 53 fulfilled and are welcomed
December 2, 2025
FATHER FORGIVE THEM
Praise God for the assurance that because of the Lord’s sacrifice we are cleansed and forgiven of every trespass. Father, forgive us for we know not what we do.
November 4, 2025
TAKING A STAND
As we drink from the cup, may it speak of his blood, shed in the face of overwhelming darkness, securing our eternal rescue and freedom.
September 24, 2025
FULL STOP
Don’t barrel through this holy stop sign. Stop and be still and remember what Christ has done for you, and for us all.
February 17, 2025
Messages from Origins
This part of our worship was initiated by Jesus’ own hands and mouth. As we partake, let’s remember his death as God’s atonement for our sins.
June 3, 2024
We Have Seen Jesus
Jesus stands with us at this table. . . .
March 25, 2024
March Madness, Sadness, and Gladness
Consider the range of emotions that occurred during Jesus' final week . . .
August 7, 2023
A Passion Statement
The cross is a passion statement rather than a fashion statement.
May 1, 2023
In the Beginning
We are just as gullible, just as prone to wander, just as needy as Adam and Eve . . .
April 8, 2023
Easter Meditation 6: The Centurion
In his sixth and final devotion for the week leading up to Easter, former editor Mark A. Taylor shares thoughts about the centurion . . . "Struck by the Truth" (Matthew 27:45-54).
April 6, 2023
Easter Meditation 4: Mary, the Mother of Jesus
In his fourth of six devotions in the week leading up to Easter, former editor Mark A. Taylor shares thoughts about the anguish that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, suffered . . . "Overwhelmed by Grief" (John 19:25-27).
April 4, 2023
Easter Meditation 2: Two Crucified with Christ
In his second of six devotions in the week leading up to Easter, former editor Mark A. Taylor shares thoughts about the two men crucified with Christ . . . "Hardened and Desperate" (Luke 23:32-43).
March 20, 2023
Reverse the Curse
Sin’s curse has been removed by the Savior’s cure.
December 19, 2022
Traveling by Starlight
Ignatius wrote words about a birth on his way to his death . . .
August 22, 2022
Always in His Arms
Immediately after describing the coming Messiah as someone who would rule with power and a mighty arm (Isaiah 40:10), the prophet’s imagery changed dramatically: “He tends his flock like a shepherd . . ."
The Family Table
Some families still gather around the dinner table at the end of a long, hard day to break bread together. It’s a place to talk, laugh, and cry. In much the same way, Jesus gathered with his disciples around a table at the Last Supper. . . .
April 11, 2022
Mary’s Pain
We need to dig into our own memories of despair to approach the tomb with the same weight Mary carried on Easter morning. . . .
March 28, 2022
Not My Will
How do you respond when life presses down on you and your situation overwhelms you? How do you cope with hard news that takes your breath away? Where do you find the strength to take the next step?
March 1, 2022
Authentic Messiah
By Jerry Harris Belief has incredible power, doesn’t it? And to think, in some ways, we believe the same story of the Messiah the people of Israel have believed for thousands of years. It is quite revealing. Christ is a Greek term translated from the Hebrew word Messiah, and it’s more a title than anything else. It came from a compilation of Old Testament Scriptures like Deuteronomy 18:18. It means “anointed,” and it was reserved for prophets, priests, and kings. But this one person, this “super” person, would be all three. The Jews placed all their hopes and dreams in
