The Shroud of Turin has long been controversial. Was it the burial cloth of Jesus? Could it answer questions about Jesus and prove that He lived and died the way the Bible says? This 14 foot linen cloth of herringbone weave has undergone numerous test from critics over the centuries. It was first photographed in 1898 by Secondo Pia. The result was a surprise image when his negative revealed clear facial features never observed with the naked eye. In 1970, a team …
Early Morning Light
In the stillness of the early morning the whole earth seems to wait in anticipation for the grand entrance of the sun. Darkness gives way to the morning sunrise with shades of pinks, blues and yellows bursting forth as if to announce the coming arrival of the sun. As the sun makes its way higher into the heavens its brightness dominates the sky forcing these beautiful colors to fade. A new day begins with all its hopes and dreams. Imagine …
The Empty Tomb
Imagine with me if you will. In the tomb so quiet and still, The body of my Savior lay Dead and cold and sullen gray Man had crucified God’s precious Son. Beaten-scourged this very one, Who came to save the soul of man. Now sacrificed by God’s own plan. The wrath of God that day was stilled. Jesus sinless blood so freely spilled. The penalty for my sin was paid. Now in the tomb His body laid. But wait! What …
Birthday of a King
During this time of year, Christians focus on the birth of Jesus. In America, the nation is thinking less about the meaning of Christmas and the beliefs our nation was founded upon and more about the “politically correct” things to say and do. While it is correct to respect other people’s ideas and religion or non-religion, it is also our right and privilege as Christians to express what we believe. So what is it that we believe? Do Christians think …
The Blood Sacrifice
The Old Testament gives vivid detailed instructions about the offering of a sacrifice in atonement for sin. Since Jesus was our sacrifice for sin, we do not offer blood sacrifices on this side of the cross. And because our culture is so different, we often do not fully understand the significance of its meaning. Because sin had entered the world through Adam and Eve, God’s plan provided a way for man to come back into the presence of the Holy …