jesus – The Gospel According to Gabrielle

Easter Monday (Holy Week 2025)

As a good Baptist, I love an Early Sunday Morning. My favorite service of the year is a sunrise service at a church just down the road from me. They didn’t have a service this year, but I was able to catch a sunrise service at one of my favorite YouTube churches. I love theContinue reading “Easter Monday (Holy Week 2025)”

Good Friday (Holy Week 2025)

Did you have a good Good Friday? You know who didn’t? Jesus Christ of Nazareth. The day of the crucifixion was not good for him, though it did work out for the good of us. Usually, I observe Good Friday by attending at least one church service. I sing some of my favorite hymns, andContinue reading “Good Friday (Holy Week 2025)”

Maundy Thursday (Holy Week Part IV)

For me, this is the hardest day to unpack. So much happened in such a short time period. I’m guessing Jesus rested on Wednesday because he knew he would need the energy for Thursday. On this day, we get Jesus washing his disciples feet, the keeping of the Passover/The Lord’s Supper, the disciples arguing aboutContinue reading “Maundy Thursday (Holy Week Part IV)”

Spy/Silent Wednesday (Holy Week 2025 Part III)

The Bible isn’t specific about what Jesus was doing on the Wednesday before the crucifixion. That’s why some denominations call it Silent Wednesday. Others call it Spy Wednesday, as that is the day Judas Iscariot accepted an offer to betray his rabbi for 30 pieces of silver. (Matthew 26:15) I’m just going to jump rightContinue reading “Spy/Silent Wednesday (Holy Week 2025 Part III)”

2025 Lent

It’s the first day of the Lenten season. Christians all over the world are giving up their vices for a period of about 6 weeks, as we prepare for Easter, the highest of our holidays. The entire faith is built on the idea of the resurrection, so it makes sense for us to consecrate ourselvesContinue reading “2025 Lent”