Part 2: Crucifixion Practices Although the Romans did not invent crucifixion (the Persians did), they perfected it as a form of torture and capital punishment that was designed to produce a slow death with maximum pain and suffering. It was one of the most disgraceful and cruel methods of execution and usually was reserved only forContinue reading “Good Friday – Crucifixion Practices”
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Good Friday – Flogging Practices
Today begins a five day series on the week that lead up to Good Friday. We’ll cover the flogging, crucifixion, medical aspects, scourging, and death of Jesus. What happened to Jesus was a terrible thing for any person, but we need to recognize that this happened to the Son of God! And that He didContinue reading “Good Friday – Flogging Practices”
Camp is Run by Youth
Camp Widjiitiwin is run by youth! It’s plain enough if you sit and watch them. I did this one night back in the summer before dinner while sitting on the fireplace. I was smiling. I was very happy with my staff this summer. They’re did a great job!!! You should see them go. They all do their jobsContinue reading “Camp is Run by Youth”
We the Church
Spokes was our teacher for the May staff work/development weekend. Here are some notes from his talks. Spokes has been our Sizzle camp pastor for many years. Friday Night God has sent the church to be the sign of God’s Kingdom in this world. If we believe in our minds that we the church are theContinue reading “We the Church”
Thankful
This weekend we have Thanksgiving. It’s the one day or weekend we pause long enough to remember all the things we are thankful for. It seems obvious that we should be thankful more than just one day a year. And we are. We give thank for meals, we thank people for holding a door, lendingContinue reading “Thankful”
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