This year, Easter falls on April First. On Easter Day, Christians all over the world gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. But April Fool’s Day, by common usage, is a day for pranks. Nobody likes to play the fool. But for a moment, coming up on an April First Easter,…
(Part 2 of 3 articles about the ongoing ELS work in Peru, as seen through the eyes of visiting North American pastors.) The contrasts between regions in Peru are stark. They are easily seen flying from the lush green of the jungle area to the dry desert coastal region. The contrasts in the type of…
Somewhere in the city of Jerusalem, Jesus was in an upper room with His closest friends. It was a feast. It was a joyful occasion for all the Jews. Jesus, though, began to be sorrowful and troubled. Sorrow and trouble can come in any number of ways. It might be bad news from the doctor.…