As we head into this weekend, reflect on these words from John Updike. His Seven Stanzas for Easter is a classic. Let’s not rob Easter of its magnificence. Make no mistake: if he rose at all It was as His body; If the cell’s dissolution did not reverse, the molecule reknit, The amino acids rekindle, […]
I’ve always loved this painting, “The Disciples,” by Eugene Burnand. It’s full name is The Disciples Peter and John Running to the Sepulcher on the Morning of the Resurrection, c.1898. I love how Burnand makes us feel the hope in their eyes and coolness of that morning as Peter and John are en route to beholding the […]
It’s Holy Week, meaning most churches are in turbo mode–planning, executing the plans, making more plans, and planning to have more plans. New Vintage Church is doing a lot of this sort of thing, as well. Nevertheless, on this Monday, we might all do well to remember the big picture. Easter presents unique opportunities for […]