Two days ago, we watched the Christ candle leave the sanctuary in darkness, symbolizing Christ’s entrance into the dark tomb.  Today we begin just as we left.  At the tomb.  But today, the tomb is empty, and the Christ candle wil...

The pilgrims packed Jerusalem during the Feast of Passover, waving palm branches and singing praises to the donkey-riding King who came to save. Not knowing exactly how or even when He would declare His victory over His foes, the multitudes cel...

Our Bible Reading of the Day is 2 Timothy 1, 3:14–17. Paul writes this instructive letter to his spiritual son, Timothy. As the pastor of the Church in Ephesus, young Timothy relies on Paul’s experience and advice. Paul’s words to Timothy encou...

Our Bible Reading of the Day is Acts 27:9–44. After appealing his right as a Roman citizen, Paul sets sail for Rome under guard of Julius, a centurion. They try to sail along the coast of Crete, but a fierce storm batters the ship for two weeks...

Our Bible Reading of the Day is Acts 23:12–24. When Paul’s nephew overhears a plot by the Jews to assassinate Paul, he tells Paul, who tells his prison guards. They take the young man to the Roman tribune, who takes action to protect Paul from ...