Proverbs 21: 2-3 Psalm 21: 4

  He has risen, yes, he has risen indeed. At the moment when Jesus took on all of past present and future sins, for the first time ever, the Son knew that the Father could no longer look upon his son, and that for however long that moment, Jesus became the most heinous of all sinners. The men who plotted against him, and demanded his death, and those soldiers who tortured Him with no mercy, and finally killed him, as incredibly painful as that was, it could not compare to the utter anguish he felt at that moment when he was apart from The Father. It caused him to do what the men could not do, and he cried out from an anguish deep down in his soul and said, Father, why have you forsaken me? 

  But today, we get to put the ugly scene at the cross out of our minds and behind us, even though we will never cease being grateful for what Jesus endured as a sacrifice made for our good. Incredible love! But before we move from Calgary's hill, and celebrate what occurred on this day of remembrance and rejoicing, we must make mention of the third nature of the triune God, the Holy Spirit. Where was he while all of these horrible proceedings were going on? Though we have already spoken of what Father and Son were doing, we cannot leave Golgatha, Skull mount, before we consider what the Holy Ghost was doing. Why he was busy going about turning this horrible scene into a learning moment, as the Holy Spirit's job is that of teacher. And there will never be a greater opportunity to take the horror that unfolded, and turn it into a new understanding of Holy scripture, and a moment to make clear the everlasting impact of the invitation to all men to come to the One God of us all. The shear drama and horrible spectacle of that day affected all that witnessed it, scripture tells us only of two who for the first time, confessed that Jesus was indeed the Christ. Also, clearly, the true triune nature of the living God was never more apparent than it was that day. God the Father who sat at His throne in heaven, the Son who suffered and died for us and in our place, and the Holy Spirit who is the teacher Lord Jesus left with us as a guide to us all to Him. The two converts among the throng that Holy scripture tells us about, are the thief next to Jesus on his cross who the Lord promised eternal paradise to on that day, and the Roman centurion whose job it was to see that the orders were followed precisely, and in an orderly manner. Both testified that surely this man is the Son of God. So that day, that horrible day, all three natures of the triune nature of God were there on that hilltop. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, all were there in their separate roles, but the three joined as the one true God of us all. 

  So today, this day, we celebrate two things done entirely for us poor sinners. Our sins paid in full by one who was pure and without sin, and by his rising from death, the gift of eternal life through Jesus' sacrifice. All of us now have the way to our Heavenly Father, and to be able to live with Him in perfect peace, forever and ever. Selah.     

The Gospels, Luke | Allen Jackson Ministries

HAPPY EASTER!

  Me myself and I has rightly been called the trinity of ignorance. But in truth, that old adage is only partly correct. Because in reality, the trio is really a duet. All of us who call the Lord our Father, are a true trio, but only two of the three are capable of stupidity. As Christians, each of us is now me myself and Jesus. Let me explain using myself as the example. 

    Andrew is the level headed one, and it is he who understands and uses wisdom only to promote good things. Andrews goal is to enlighten people wherever he goes. Now Edward, aka. Ed, has the same wellspring of wisdom available to him, but can be quick to anger, because of his frustration with those who cannot see the truth. Don't get me wrong, by the world's standards, he isn't a bad guy. Quick witted and funny, he uses humor as a way to soften hard truths. But sometimes, when not even a subtle touch succeeds, his anger rises and he kicks needlessly against the heavy timbers. When humor fails as a buffer even, Ed is incapable of leaving the situation alone. Kicking at the goads is a like beating yourself in the head with a brick, because it feels so good when you stop. And of course, anger left untended often leads to rage. 

  Jesus of course is the constant voice of reason between the two, and it is he who is the source of all knowledge. In essence, Jesus is the head of the body, because as he himself has said, I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father unless through me. So remember him on this Sunday, because on Friday he was killed on the cross to be able to offer eternal peace, and having risen from that grave, death is defeated, and so, is of no consequence to those who are his. He was last seen ascending back into heaven, having completed his act of total love in this world. 

  So in conclusion, speaking now in Christianese, Andrew represents my soul, and Edward my flesh. My flesh desires the pleasures of this life, my soul needs the food of the Spirit. And as for Jesus, he is there, always to guide us. To guide us and watch. You see, there is still the matter of free will, and the one we feed the most will become the stronger. So choose this day which one you will serve, as by exercising your free will, you decide your own fate. In my case, if I choose Andrew to feed the most, I will live forever, but if I choose Edward, then this life is all there is. Happy Easter.  

Eric Metaxas: The Miracle of the Universe

Tested Truths: Hygiene Hijinks

Tested Truths: Hygiene Hijinks:   So, a little personal fact about my daily cleansing procedures that you need not know, but I'll tell you anyway, as it helps to set t...

Hygiene Hijinks

  So, a little personal fact about my daily cleansing procedures that you need not know, but I'll tell you anyway, as it helps to set the scene. (insert mentioned fact. I must shower every day. The details as to why are not family rated). The weather too, what does that have to do with bathroom usage? Again, nothing. other than, it being a cold Spring day when yesterday hit 71, is an adjustment. Now I can see that without this being a filmed skit, things are limited. But one  more fact that helps set the condition of the comedic story, assuming of course that I get there? 

  So I'm in the bathroom busy stripping down to my birthday suit, my all together.. I'm naked! Its chilly, so I immediately turned on the shower upon reaching underwear level, to have the steam help warm the room. While removing my unmentionables, my big toe gets tangled in my underpants leaving me to hop around on the now damp tile floor. Finally, I get control before a toppling occurs, and the remaining T shirt comes off without a hitch. Finally I think, I can get in to the soothing warmth of the shower. Pull back the shower curtain, and shit! no soap. I knew I should have replaced it after my last shower I think to myself, until I vocally tell myself to Shut Up! So now the hunt for the soap. Under the vanity sink, there is a two pack of boxed Dial soap. Not just soap, but have you ever struggled with a clear plastic wrapping on any product? It is no simple task, especially in a now steam filled bathroom. And when you put your glasses on to see the little corner piece on the cellophane bindings, you only discover that your glasses are now fogged shut. Now I'm getting angry, which only makes things worse. So then, I'm cussing the guy out who invented the packaging. While mind you, while, I'm working furiously to release the two boxes of soap! Maybe I can get a better grip this way? Nope! Stupid ass soap I say, Damn it! No matter, I can't get it off. Cut it, I'll cut it off I think. Scissors, tweezers? where the hell? Rifling through the draw, I finally wind up using some kind of forceps, as my scissors are for cutting nose and ear hair, (don't laugh, it'll get you too), but they have little balls on the ends, to protect those sensitive areas. FINALLY! I get the cellophane wrapping off, and the two boxes fall to the floor and scatter in the now thick fog? AAaaag! 

Prologue: I'm freshly showered and clean. Look good, check, deodorant, smell good, check. Feeling much better? check. TA DA, I'm me again. 

Hygiene Hijinks

  Coming soon from a screen near you.. Comedy hopefully..                                                              to or from, which one works best?