Jesus knows we need more than just stories; we need something to touch and taste. Through Communion, He gives us a visible, physical comfort that joins us to Him forever.
Touchable: Lenten Devotions 2026
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Sour Wine: Lenten Devotions
In His final moments, Jesus fulfilled Scripture and accepted the cup—ushering in God’s Kingdom and securing eternal hope for all who believe.
Lenten Devotions: Better Than a Photo
"And when the hour came, He reclined at table, and the apostles with Him. And He said to them, 'I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. ...' And He took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, 'This...
Basics and Spirituals
I was making a cake. I had bought all the ingredients and put them together in a time-proven way, and I knew the cake would turn out well. And of course it did, it cooked perfectly so when a visitor arrived I could honestly offer her a piece of 'my' cake. Another time...
Basics of Basileia, Part 1
"This is one small step for a man, one giant step for mankind." These epochal words spoken by Neil Armstrong immediately after planting his foot on the crusty moon surface still echo in our minds, for they represent a special moment not only in space history but also...
The First Passover
When the Messiah participated in his last supper, his last Passover seder, he filled the evening full of additional meaning that most Christians are not aware of. Because of this, most of my brothers and sisters in the Church miss the context of "communion," the...
The Fellowship of the Cup
In some military or other fraternal organizations, we often hear of a select group of elite members among them, people of surpassing excellence, people that are often proud to proclaim to be part of some special affiliation like The Fellowship of the Ring, The...
Lord, I’m not Worthy! A Scriptural Nugget for Maundy Thursday
In many churches this Thursday, Christians will observe two things: foot-washing, and Holy Communion. Both of these are an example of Christ's love for us. "So during the meal, Jesus got up, removed his outer garment, and wrapped a towel around his waist. He put some...
The Cup of Redemption
"I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer." (Luke 22:15 NIV) "In the same way after supper He took the cup saying 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this whenever you drink it, in remembrance of Me. For whenever you eat...
Memorial
"Do this in memory of me," (1st Corinthians 11:24). The most revered Christian symbol is the communion service and I come to it with a sense of awe and humility. However routinely or impersonally it is presented, I am overawed by a sense of the presence of Christ....