Ron’s Reflections

What if Good Friday was the end of the story?  

I saw that question in an advertisement this morning pointing to some resources for Lenten studies.   That question has been coming back to me all day.   Would that not change everything?   If that were the case there would be no hope, no faith in a resurrection, no belief in a God who is active in today’s world.  If that were the case it would be a very dark world in many ways.  Those of us in the church may find it hard to imagine such a world.

 But of course, for many in our world and community Good Friday WAS the end of the story - the day God was put to death - if they even acknowledge there is a story of God in the first place.    So think about the darkness, the hopelessness, the meaninglessness that would result.   What a dark place to live!  

But understand that is precisely the world many in our community live in every day.    What are we doing to bring light to those who live in the darkness?    Who will you bring to church this season to learn about the rest of the story of God.   

 There was a Friday, when all seemed lost, but that is not the end of the story!     “For very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb.”    And an angel told them, “He has been raised, he is not here.”  “Go and tell the disciples.”  (See Mark 16)

End of the story?  Clearly not!   Rather, the beginning of the story.  Go and tell!

Ron

To the people of Faith

Just a note to let you that all links should now be functional.  You should also be able to leave prayer requests and comment on my blog.   So explore and see what you can find!

 This website is a new way to inform and communicate.  We communicate within the church with up to date calendars and articles, etc.   We communicate to the public by making our church information available on the web.   

Now communicate with me.  What are your impressions and your suggestions?

Ron