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1 Comment » Written on April 23rd, 2009     
Filed under: Articles, Dangerous Worship, Formation, Holy Week

In my years as a worship leader, and in hearing the stories of hundreds of pastors and worship leaders, I understand that most preachers and worship leaders want one thing more than anything else in worship: We want people to

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Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Easter Sunday

Post a Comment » Written on April 11th, 2009     
Filed under: Formation, Holy Week, Uncategorized

“Christ is risen!  He is risen indeed!”  This joyful proclamation dates back at least to St. John Chrysostom, a Church Father from the fourth century.  It was included in one of his Easter sermons that is still read today in …

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Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Holy Saturday

1 Comment » Written on April 10th, 2009     
Filed under: Formation, Holy Week

The drama and emotion of Good Friday is over.  The crowds are gone, the cross is empty, and Jesus’ body is in the tomb.  It is shabat (the Sabbath).  It is a time of waiting, of resting, for no labor …

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Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Good Friday

1 Comment » Written on April 9th, 2009     
Filed under: Formation, Holy Week

It is Good Friday, the day we remember Jesus’ walk to Calvary, his crucifixion, and death.  It is the most solemn day of the Church Year.  It is a day for us to be especially mindful of what Jesus did …

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Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Maundy Thursday

2 comments Written on April 8th, 2009     
Filed under: Formation, Holy Week

Today is Maundy Thursday, the day that commemorates the Last Supper and the beginning of the sacrament of Communion.  The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin mandatum, which means “commandment.”  At the Last Supper, Jesus gave his disciples a …

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Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Wednesday

1 Comment » Written on April 7th, 2009     
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The architecture of Jerusalem is very diverse, from modern office buildings to ancient worship spaces.  The structures marking the various Christian sites are beautiful, awe-inspiring spaces.  As you observe these photos of the churches that have been built over the …

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Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Tuesday

1 Comment » Written on April 6th, 2009     
Filed under: Formation, Holy Week

There are innumerable pieces of art around the Holy City.  Art of all kinds:  paintings, sculptures, mosaics, stained glass windows, metal work, wood work, on and on. Today I am going to share some of the artistic renderings of Christ …

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Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Monday

1 Comment » Written on April 5th, 2009     
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Today I am going to share more pictures of the Mount of Olives and of Jerusalem, as they relate to what happened on Palm Sunday.

Readings for Monday of Holy Week:  Matthew 21:18-22:46, Mark 11:12-19, Luke 20:1-47, John 12:20-36

 

This …

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Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Palm Sunday

1 Comment » Written on April 4th, 2009     
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Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday.  On this day, we remember when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, with the crowds shouting:  “Hosanna to the Son of David!”  Hosanna is a Hebrew expression meaning “Save!”—and Jesus certainly is the

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Visual Devos for Holy Week

Post a Comment » Written on April 2nd, 2009     
Filed under: Formation, Holy Week, Lent, Uncategorized

As we turn the corner into Palm Sunday and Holy Week, I must confess, my mind is elsewhere– literally. I’m sitting in the airport in Zurich, just about ready to board the plane for Rome. My daughter, Sarah, is studying …

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