It’s become an Easter tradition around Northstar to greet one another differently during the service. Normally, we’d simply shake hands and meet those around us. On Easter, however, we take Easter selfies with the hashtag of #DontGobEaster. Here are some...
In 2006, a horrible car crash killed five people in Indiana. A young blonde woman identified as Laura VanRyn was the sole survivor. She clung to life, battered and bruised almost beyond recognition in the hospital for over a month. As she began to recover, her family...
Those who have been a part of our Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter services have commented on the videos that we’ve used to enhance the worship experience. We are embedding them below for your further enjoyment, reflection and for you to share with others. We...
Saturday, the day before the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter had to by far be the hardest and loneliest days for Jesus’ followers. Here is a group of men and women who have openly followed the man who was hated by the Romans and the “religious” Jews, and their Messiah...
Read Matthew 26-27 slowly. “What is good about Good Friday?” is an easy question to ponder after reading Matthew 26 and 27. Betrayal, denial, injustice, political pandering, beatings, mockery, and a slow cruel death end Jesus’ last few days of life....
This Thursday of Holy Week, also known as Maundy Thursday, commemorates two main events with Jesus and his disciples: The institution of the Lord’s supper and Jesus washing the disciples’ feet. Today we meditate on the profoundness of Jesus washing the feet of his...
