Satan must have been pleased with himself. Imagine this embodiment of evil, the father of lies, a murderer from the beginning, smiling in satisfaction as Jesus dies on the cross. It was the devil’s greatest triumph, he thwarted God’s plan to save mankind. Ever since the beginning of all things,Continue Reading
Have you ever thought of yourself as the hero of your own story? Many of our most popular stories, told through the medium of film, follow a similar pattern. A hero is called, he may or may not at first reject the call. Eventually he takes up the call, crossesContinue Reading
Why is Mary Magdalene often depicted with a red egg? Therein lies a story. According to tradition, after the Ascension of Jesus, Mary traveled to Rome, telling the story of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection along the way. Arriving in the eternal city, being a woman from an influential family,Continue Reading
In all of the Gospels, there is only one time that a person refers to Jesus by His name. Usually people call Him master, or rabbi, or teacher. But one person turns to Him and says, “Jesus.” The penitent thief, no doubt gasping in pain, calls to Him, “Jesus… remember me… whenContinue Reading