The man who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating him. (Luke 22:63) The mouths made by Him through whom all things were made - The mouths in which the gift of language was given to bless - Those mouths now rage against their Creator with cruel curses. The hands held by Him from the …
James Weldon Johnson, “The Crucifixion” [Poetry for Lent]
Every Thursday during Lent, I am posting a poem I have found meaningful for entering into Jesus' journey to the Cross. Here is James Weldon Johnson's poem, "The Crucifixion," from God's Trombones. James Weldon Johnson was a twentieth century American poet and civil rights activist, perhaps best known for co-authoring (with his brother) the well-known …
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The Suffering Servant: Advent Devotional, Week 2
Read Psalm 22 One of the most memorable events of my life was seeing my grandfather, a person I respected greatly, enter into a battle with cancer at the end of his life. While he retained great dignity to the end, his body became worn out and drawn thin. When we see people of strength …
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Matthew Erickson 