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What's So Good About Friday?

Along the way they came on a man from Cyrene named Simon and made him carry Jesus' cross. Arriving at Golgotha, the place they call "Skull Hill," they offered him a mild painkiller (a mixture of wine and myrrh), but when…
What's So Good About Friday?

Along the way they came on a man from Cyrene named Simon and made him carry Jesus' cross. Arriving at Golgotha, the place they call "Skull Hill," they offered him a mild painkiller (a mixture of wine and myrrh), but when…
The More Subtle Miracle of Jesus' Death (Part Three)

From the very beginning, nothing about this crucifixion had been routine: In little over three years, this young rabbi had traveled throughout the land teaching an inward piety and accountability to a personal God, whil…
Sad Friday: Satire and the Church

By Eric Olsen at Jesus Needs New PR Last week, I created “Good Friday”, a parody of the infamous Rebecca Black’s song, “Friday”. This video achieved brief mainstream notoriety when celebrit…
Good Friday: Be All End All

It's Good Friday today, and unfortunately, it's gone off without much fanfare this year. Each year, I am convinced that I approach holidays with lesser enthusiasm than the years before. There is a certain ambivalence tha…
We Live in a Good Friday World

By Dave Burchett As Easter approaches I remembered an article in USA Today titled We are Easter People. I think it is worth a second look and here is a portion of the piece written by Diane Cameron. One of the lowest po…
Passion Week: What's So Good About Friday?

Along the way they came on a man from Cyrene named Simon and made him carry Jesus' cross. Arriving at Golgotha, the place they call "Skull Hill," they offered him a mild painkiller (a mixture of wine and myrrh), but when…
A Good Poem for Autumn

Here's a poem called "Good Friday" by George Herbert, who has a fascinating story. This poem is good for any time, but especially when the leaves are falling. Good Friday O my chief good, How shall I measure out thy…
Today is Bad Friday

For all but 3 days of the year I can not bear to look at portrayals of Jesus’ death. I refuse to look upon the crucifix because of how much it breaks my heart to see my king, teacher, lover, friend, and G-d put to deat…
Palm Sunday: What Happens After the Triumphal Entry?

The following question was raised during our Sunday School and worship: How are we going to respond to the Jesus who rode into Jerusalem on a donkey? I began thinking ahead to what happened in the days after the palm…