Tag Archives: Mary

Jesus and Mary by James R. Coggins

Posted on June 21, 2022 by jrcoggins

There is a famous statue (called Pieta) by Michelangelo of Jesus’ mother Mary cradling the body of Jesus after the crucifixion. It is one of a number of medieval and Renaissance pieces of art reflecting the same theme. However, it … Continue reading →

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Who is Jesus? by James R. Coggins

Posted on December 21, 2021 by jrcoggins

We sometimes look at the various announcements of Jesus’ birth and gloss over the detailed statements of who Jesus is. Luke 1:26-38 tells the story of the angel Gabriel appearing to Mary and telling her about the baby she would … Continue reading →

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God’s Purposes by James R. Coggins

Posted on November 9, 2021 by jrcoggins

Often the purposes of God are not seen until long afterward. The apostle Paul had been tremendously successful in preaching the gospel and starting churches across the Roman Empire. Then, when he decided to visit Jerusalem, he was immediately arrested … Continue reading →

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No Dumb Questions by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 23, 2014 by juliearduini

Each Easter season I’m fascinated to watch our daughter process Christ’s love for us as she watches it through our church’s Passion  Play. She has mild special needs that include comprehension issues, so often things her peers can figure out … Continue reading →

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Passion Play’s Supporting Characters by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 27, 2013 by juliearduini

Each year our church shares the greatest story ever told with a Passion Play. It’s a Broadway-like production with as many as 100 in the cast that also features an ensemble and live animals. The actors are lay people with … Continue reading →

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