STATIONS OF THE CROSS

One of the treasures from the ancient practices of the church that has caught the attention of the people in the emerging church movement is the Stations of the Cross. This most likely is new to those of us from the protestant tradition, but the stations of the cross have helped men and women of faith throughout the generations draw closer to the amazing events that transpired in Jerusalem some two thousand years ago that fully revealed the Father's love for sinners. In a sense, Mel Gibson's, "The Passion of the Christ" is a two hour film on the stations.

Last evening at our Holy Thursday worship gathering we viewed a short piece created by Sally Morganthaler entitled "Stations." You can view it here:

http://sermonspice.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=50

On this day we call Good Friday, I'll be spending time reflecting on the passion of the Christ. A compelling website that features the Stations of the Cross is

http://communiquejournal.org/081203_stationsgallery/index.html

At this site you will discover creative renderings of the final hours of Christ's life, along with commentary that will draw your heart deeper into the amazing love of God displayed in Christ's sacrifice.

For those of you who prefer music, take a listen to Jars of Clay's powerful version of "What Wondrous Love." You can download from a number of sites including iTunes and

http://musicdownloads.walmart.com/catalog/servlet/AlbumServlet?id=76944.

May you encounter Christ's passion and love for you afresh this day.