Judas, one of the 12

Judas was a very popular name in Israel at the time of Jesus. It was a name of historical significance, and many people named their children Judas. And Judas, in our view, has a very different opinion; in fact, anyone who is disloyal is a “Judas”. Holy week brings a renewed focus upon Judas, the…

As the sun sets

I wonder how the disciples felt that evening as the sun set, Jesus having been crucified is now in the tomb provided by Joseph, a Pharisee. Joseph and Nicodemus had approached Pilate, looking to give to Jesus a traditional Jewish burial. Where did the disciples spend the night? John 19 has only the apostle John,…

Signs of Spring

The Canada Geese are arriving back as they migrate north. The Snow Geese are behind them, just a week or so by all reports, and we will soon also hear the Trumpeter Swans flying overhead, though they fly very high. Signs of spring. Today was the AGM for our condo corporation. A sign of spring….