Tag Archives: Holy Week

HOW COULD HE?

It was Tuesday of Holy Week. Just like any other day, but plans were being put into place to capture Jesus and kill Him. In order for the plan to succeed, the Sanhedrin would collaborate with one of Jesus’ own … Continue reading

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TURNING THE TABLES . . .

The day before had been a day of excitement and glory for Jesus. He was hailed, the King of the Jews. Though honored as a king, Jesus entered the city in humility on the back of a donkey. One day, … Continue reading

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WHERE EVIL LURKS . . .

He was one of the most dazzling of God’s creation. He was called, Lucifer, the son of the morning, the day star.  He was there at the beginning – he’s been around throughout history and still exists today.  He has charisma – he’s … Continue reading

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WHY DO WE NEED JESUS?

It’s easy to see why we need someone to rescue us from the ugliness which has covered the world.  Identity theft has run amok – human slavery still exists as children are sold into prostitution – morality is at an all-time low – everything except … Continue reading

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WHY DO WE CELEBRATE HOLY WEEK?

Yesterday, we celebrated the final entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem. He was honored with shouts of “Hosanna,” as he rode in on a donkey. In a matter of days, the crowd would turn on Him and chant, “Crucify Him, crucify … Continue reading

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CHOICE & CONSEQUENCES

Every day we’re faced with choices. When you think about it, most things we do are based on our choices, but we often fail to look ahead to the consequences. If Jesus, the man, had a choice in the matter … Continue reading

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AN INCREDIBLE WEEK

It was the most incredible week. The city of Jerusalem was filled to capacity and beyond. People had come from all over the country to celebrate the Passover. Jesus entered the city gates on the back of a donkey to … Continue reading

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ON THE BACK OF A DONKEY

Before His birth, Jesus traveled on the back of a donkey. He was safely protected from the bumps and crevices on the rugged road. Tucked away in His mother’s womb, it wouldn’t be long and He’d be born to set … Continue reading

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HE KNEW . . .

As the days wore on leading up to the Passover Feast, Jesus continued to teach. It seemed to Mary that He was more urgent in His message.  There was so much He wanted His followers to know and yet He knew … Continue reading

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THE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL

At first his heart was filled with excitement to simply be with Jesus.  Like the rest of the disciples, the message appealed to him.  He had grown up with the promise of a Messiah and this Jesus seemed to fill all … Continue reading

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EASTER BUNNY VS. JESUS

As I was doing my weekly grocery shopping the other day, I was amazed to find a whole section devoted to Easter bunnies, chocolate eggs, peeps, sugary treats, cavity makers and artificial grass – along with baskets of all sizes … Continue reading

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JUST THE BEGINNING

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When it seems that all is gone and the days stretch on too long, There is hope and consolation in God’s perfect preservation, He provides for every need, even when there’s … Continue reading

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A WHOLE NEW WORLD

Well, here we are going into the fourth week of isolation. I still make a trip to the grocery store once a week.  I’ve given up using gloves, because they make my hands sweat profusely and eventually fall off anyway.  … Continue reading

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NO TABLE LEFT UNTURNED

The Sabbath day before had been a day of excitement and glory for Jesus. He was hailed, the King of the Jews.  Though honored as a king, Jesus entered the city in humility on the back of a donkey.  On … Continue reading

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ROAD OF PASSION

It was over. Jesus triumphal entry into the holy city of Jerusalem ended like every day.  This man who was thought to be the King of the Jews, the Messiah, the Savior was paraded down a cloak strewn road in … Continue reading

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IMPOSSIBLE? NOT WITH GOD!

Do you ever have days that you wish could just forget happened? Does your life look like it’s headed for the darkest, smelliest sewer?  Has your faith suffered because of it?  When things seem their worst, that’s the time to … Continue reading

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MY LORD, MY KING

Original art by Paul T. Boecher©   You are my Lord and King. Without you I am lost. My praise to you I bring, for paying the great cost. You died upon the cross to save a wretch like me. … Continue reading

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TRIUMPHAL ENTRY

   He knew it would be there waiting for Him when He sent the disciples to  find it – the foal of a donkey, never ridden by any human body.  Imagine that donkey’s reaction when they placed the blankets on … Continue reading

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MISSION TO SAVE

It was the start of a week filled with emotional highs and lows.  On Sunday, I watched with the crowds as he entered the city on a donkey and was received with shouts off Hosanna.  There were those who had come … Continue reading

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DENY HIM? NOT ME!

Who would have thought one of Jesus disciples would betray him?  How could those who followed Him and leaned on His every word, run away when things got tough?  How could His rock solid Peter deny Him three times when He … Continue reading

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