Good Friday and Easter

A three-panel watercolor painting depicting the Ascension of Jesus. The central panel shows Jesus rising into a bright sky surrounded by angels while his apostles and Mary watch from below. The side panels show soft-hued landscapes of Jerusalem and olive groves under a sunset sky.

Ascension Day: The Forgotten Holiday
Learning to Remember What We’ve Quietly Forgotten

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Ascension Day is often forgotten, yet it reveals the purpose behind Jesus’ mission and the coming of the Holy Spirit. This piece gently explores why the day still matters.

Stylized image of Jesus' crucifixion, with a purple sky with a red sunset effect behind the crosses.

Who were the other two men on the crosses?
Why the Gospels never name their crimes, and what that silence means for us

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Were the men beside Jesus thieves, rebels, or something else? The language varies, but the meaning behind their story points to something far more important than the crimes they committed.

A representation of Good Friday, with 3 crosses viewed from inside a dark cave. Dark clouds are gathering on the horizon, with the sun at the point where the two pieces of Jesus' cross are connected.

What Didn’t Happen Before Jesus Died on Good Friday?
A Scripture‑first walk through every failed attempt to kill Him before the appointed hour

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Before Jesus died on Good Friday, many tried to kill Him — and every attempt failed. This piece walks through the passages in order, letting Scripture reveal how the timing of His death was never in human hands but held by God’s long‑promised plan. Read slowly, let the story build, and notice what becomes clear only when you see it all together.

Is blowing up an entire nation a sin?When Modern Statecraft Meets Biblical Ethics: Can Mass Destruction Ever Be "Justified"?
September 21, 2026
Can mass destruction or war crimes ever be justified in Christian ethics? Moving from Jesus’s teachings on internal heart motives to the realities of modern statecraft, we examine where traditional "just war" frameworks break down—and why planning the total destruction of a nation crosses a crucial theological line.
Would you sell your soul for five thousand dollars?When Financial Promises Undermine Kingdom Allegiance
September 10, 2026
It’s easy to focus on short-term political offers, but what is the hidden spiritual cost? Discover how small compromises can pull us off the narrow path and what Scripture says about keeping our faith undivided.
There’s always time for God later. Isn’t there?The Quiet Trap of "I’ll Get to God Later"
September 7, 2026
"There’s always time for God later." Have you ever said that—or assumed it? Explore how the subtle temptation to put off God can lead down the wide path before time runs out.
Will there be guns in Heaven?Why Modern Gun Culture Conflicts with Following Jesus
September 3, 2026
Examine why modern Christian gun culture conflicts with following Jesus and how the wide path seduction leads believers away from biblical truth.
How many souls will be saved by a mifepristone ban?Why the Christian Mandate Is About Saving Souls, Not Just Passing Laws
August 31, 2026
Examining the mifepristone debate through the lens of faith, grace, and the Great Commission. Why the ultimate Christian mandate is about saving souls—not just passing laws.
How evil will we become before Jesus returns?What the Bible Says About the World’s Final Descent
August 25, 2026
A biblical look at the world’s final descent before Christ returns — from Revelation’s bowls of judgment to Jesus’ warning about the days of Noah. This article considers how growing hardness of heart, violence, and our cultural choices reveal a world seeming to be rushing toward the moment Jesus described.
They’ve been watching you. But why?Are We Nearing the End Times? Learning to Discern the Signs Without Panic
August 22, 2026
What began as routine license plate tracking has evolved into widespread surveillance. Explore how modern tracking technologies align with biblical warnings in Revelation and Matthew, and why Christ instructs His followers to be shrewd as serpents, wise, and completely unafraid.
Who was the first to say vengeance is mine?The Wide Path Seduction: Succumbing to the Urge for Vengeance
August 18, 2026
We have such a desire, almost a need, to justify vengeance, and yet - we know it's wrong but do it anyway. All the while knowing - God said, vengeance is Mine.
When Mercy Meets Complexity: A Christian’s AI Conversation on AbortionExamining Tax Collectors, Pharisees, and Unborn Life Through the Lens of Gospel Mercy
August 7, 2026
Instead of starting with fixed conclusions, I guided an AI model through a series of foundational questions on Scripture, historical context, and Christian ethics. Here is the full transcript that launches my 8-part series on a Christian response to abortion.
If I love God, must I follow His rules?Why Do We Follow Rules in Games, But Fight Them in Real Life?
August 6, 2026
Why are we so willing to play by rigid rules in video games, yet push back against God’s rules in real life? Discover what Jesus really meant when He said, "If you love me, you will obey my commands"—and why following Him isn't about legalism, but love and grace.