Tag Archives: Jerusalem

Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 2, 2024: Getting Close Causes Change

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:32-44 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. Matthew 27:32 Reflect Simon was new in town, having just arrived for a big celebration. This … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, April 9, 2023 (Easter Sunday): The Only Empty Tomb!

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 28:1-15 “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.” Matthew 28:6 Reflect I’ve been to both the Garden Tomb and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Both are reputed … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, April 2, 2023 (Palm Sunday): Triumphant King/ Fickle Crowd

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 21:1-11 And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” Matthew 21:9 Reflect … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, January 2, 2023: Getting Close Causes Change

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:32-44 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. Matthew 27:32 Reflect Simon was new in town, having just arrived for a big celebration. This … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, April 17, 2022 (Easter Sunday)

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 28:1-15 “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.” Matthew 28:6 Reflect I’ve been to both the Garden Tomb and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Both are reputed … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, April 10, 2022 (Palm Sunday)

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 21:1-11 And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” Matthew 21:9 Reflect … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, January 2, 2022: Getting Close Causes Change

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:32-44 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. Matthew 27:32 Reflect Simon was new in town, having just arrived for a big celebration. This … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, April 4, 2021 (Easter Sunday)

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 28:1-15 “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.” Matthew 28:6 Reflect I’ve been to both the Garden Tomb and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Both are reputed … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 28, 2021 (Palm Sunday)

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 21:1-11 And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” Matthew 21:9 Reflect … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, January 3, 2021

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:32-44 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. Matthew 27:32 Reflect Simon was new in town, having just arrived for a big celebration. This … Continue reading →

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