John 19:10 - 11 9 Pilate went back inside the palace. “Where do you come from?” he asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer. 10 “Do you refuse to speak to me?” Pilate said. “Don’t you realize I have power either to free you or to crucify you?” 11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. The past few months have been tough. Everywhere, bullies seem to be winning. Dominating the world stage and, if I’m honest, captivating some of

Have you ever felt that God has forsaken you? The first two verses of Psalm 22 are a cry of utter despair, expressing this very feeling.

If we rush past the shocking events of Good Friday, we miss our chance to come face to face with the unmatched, steadfast love of Jesus.

By Rev. Dr. Laura Truax Lectionary reading for 4/15/2022: Psalm 22; Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John...