Christian Year

The Three Days: Celebrating the summit of Holy Week with four services and two sacraments

An article by Leonard Vander Zee reflecting on celebrating the summit of Holy Week with four services and two sacraments

March 1, 2006 | 1 min read

The Burden on the Crucifix: What the Sweetbrier Pastor did instead of writing Lenten sermons

A story by James Schaap about a pastor debating the meaning of the Crucifix and what it means.

March 1, 2006 | 1 min read

Reclaiming the Promise of Ascension

Many Christians skip from Easter to Pentecost because they don't understand why Christ's ascension matters. A feature story exploring the importance of Christ's Ascension.

February 17, 2006 | 8 min read

God's Good Tidings - Isaiah 40

A service plan for the fourth Sunday of Advent or Christmas Eve planned around Isaiah 40:9. This service is part of "Prepare the Way," a series of Advent service plans.

June 1, 2005 | 9 min read
Were You There in Jerusalem When He Rode into Town? - Luke 19, John 12 (Palm Sunday)

A Palm Sunday service plan celebrating Christ's triumphal entry, with attention to the somber truth that many who waved palm branches at his parade were calling for his crucifixion by the end of the week. Part of a Lenten series following specific events that led up to Christ's death and resurrection.

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read
When We Feel Forsaken - Psalm 22

A service plan for Good Friday which takes its spirit from Psalm 22 and the cry of forsakenness that was repeated by Christ on the cross. Part of a Lenten series on the Psalms.

June 1, 2005 | 41 min read