Tonight my dear friend gave a concert on the organ taking us through the Stations of the Cross, and frankly speaking, I felt like a Looney Toons character getting pancaked by an anvil. Weeping through most of the movements, I was faced with my own sin and how similar it feels to that of those who crucified Jesus. Just a casual Tuesday night, as it goes.
I think so much of life is anticipating the happy parts; as an eternal optimist I love this about my own outlook AND the general preference of society toward positivity. The negativity, however? Noooo thank you, I’m alright, don’t bother me!
But what even is good without bad? Ephesians 4:15 says, “ Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.” If we cannot face the actions that led Jesus to his crucifixion, Easter is a shallow holiday without any substantial context.
God loves us despite our transgressions and in spite of our apathy toward them. May Christ’s suffering never be too much for us to face the truth of his great love.
Food for thought: what’s one thing you need to lift up to God today?
Rachel Fisher 
It was an amazing concert and was very much like a Tennebrae or Good Friday Service – straight to the soul. Both Jim and Rev. Ritter did Justice to this work of art.
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I agree! We’re so lucky to have them!
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