Tag Archives: the cross

“What Will a Life Magnify?”

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

“What Will a Life Magnify?” As he walked to calvary, as people spat and spurned, did Jesus continue to give thanks to God the father? When he was so greatly burdened, bowed down with the heavy load, bruised, agonizing, and … Continue reading →

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Take This Bread

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

The day blooms red. The tulips, bursting red on Sunday, remind me of blood that dripped that day…. And of the drippings of my own heart. Piercings by this world. By enemies. The deepest ones, by friends. Piercings he also … Continue reading →

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“What Will a Life Magnify?”

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

“What Will a Life Magnify?” As he walked to calvary, as people spat and spurned, did Jesus continue to give thanks to God the father? When he was so greatly burdened, bowed down with the heavy load, bruised, agonizing, and … Continue reading →

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The Moving of Stones and #136-155

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

I step out of the water, my long hair dripping wet. I was 13 and it was Easter Sunday night in a medium-sized church in the deep south… but it’s years later now that I’m stunned by Ann’s prose in … Continue reading →

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“What Will a Life Magnify?”

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

“What Will a Life Magnify?” Did Jesus practice eucharisteo as he walked to calvary? As people spat and spurned, did he continue to give thanks to God the father? When he was so greatly burdened, bowed down with the heavy … Continue reading →

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Freedom to Follow

Posted on May 11, 2009 by

As I reflect on the life of Jesus, I realize that he never coerced anyone to follow him. He called, implored, asked,…but didn’t use brute force. His ways were gentle. Ladies, how would you feel if you were pushed into … Continue reading →

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