The truth is, “Renewal and restoration are not luxuries, they are essentials. Being alone and resting for a while is not selfish; it is Christlike.” Even Jesus took time away to be with his Father[1]. Also important to understand: Rest is an attitude of the heart amidst the responsib...
By contrast, the Passover feast that Jesus celebrated with his disciples, the night before his crucifixion, held little joy or peace for him. In fact, the Apostle John wrote, “Jesus was troubled in spirit”[1]. He knew what would happen that night and into the next day: the pain of ...
in addition to this essay by Thomas Zak on “The Last Temptation of Christ,” the issue also features new essays on “Uncut Gems,”“A League of Their Own,”“Fleabag,”“Suspiria” (2018), “The Favourite,”“The Son
Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ, for enduring unimaginable suffering in order to restore our relationship with God and provide the gift of eternal life. Now you are our Lord of peace, ready to give us peace at all times and in every way. You ARE indeed worthy to receive honor and glory an...
The plan had already been set in motion, when Judas approached the chief priests and officers of the temple guard to discuss how—for a price—he might hand Jesus over to them when no crowd was present[3]. Under these stressful circumstances Jesus stated to his disciples, “Peace I leave...