Good Friday

Today is Good Friday. The day Jesus suffered for our sins on the cross--taking on the burdens of all humanity, taking on the enormous weight of all that guilt and shame.

On that day an innocent man gave his life as the perfect sacrifice for us. Through his blood, we can be redeemed and reconciled to the Father. Jesus did not stay dead, but rose again on Easter Sunday and through him we can die to our own sins and live a new life through his resurrection power.

Today, an innocent woman--though sinful, for only Jesus was without sin--lies dying. Her feeding tube removed, she is receiving no nutrients. Her uncle described her condition as markedly different than before the tube was removed. She used to laugh and talk (I hadn't heard that one in the mainstream media) but now her voice is barely audible.

On the cross, Jesus thirsted as well. He knows the pain that Terri suffers, and he knows our pain as well. Today, let's remember his sacrifice, pray for Terri and her family, and thank God that he has conquered sin and death.

Till next time,


Suzi