Did Jesus really rise from the dead?
Read MoreMost of us are familiar with the Easter narrative. In fact, many of us feel so familiar with the details that we don’t suppose there’s anything we have left unconsidered. Jesus died on the cross and rose again - that’s all there is to it. Three days no doubt felt like eternity to the disciples, but it is little trouble for us to rush between the cross and the empty tomb. We always do like to get to the good part.
But would you allow me to trouble you?
Read MoreMany holidays bear a name that on the surface clearly communicates the occasion of celebration or remembrance…And then there is “Good Friday.” Of all holidays, none seems a greater misnomer.
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