Category: Jesus

Did Jesus sing, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?”

Posted on by Eric Costanzo in Christian History, Jesus, Jesus, Judeo-Christian History, Ministry, New Testament, Old Testament, Old Testament, Religion, Scripture Impressions and Digressions

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" These have to be some of the most difficult words of Jesus to understand and interpret. Jesus seems to feel abandoned during His most critical hour of need. If Jesus felt this way, how are we ever … Continue reading Did Jesus sing, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?” →

‘He Careth’ – How a Painting Makes Providence Come to Life

Posted on by Eric Costanzo in AD1800-1900, Art, European Christianity, Jesus, Jesus, New Testament, Recommendations, Religion, The Christian Home, Women, Works of Art

There are some things in life that pause the entire momentum of our schedules and force the swirling inertia of our multi-tasked lives to stop -- and behold. They can even take our breath away. In my adult life, I have found such experiences to be more prevalent within the chambers of a good museum. … Continue reading ‘He Careth’ – How a Painting Makes Providence Come to Life →

We aren’t the first to be ashamed about Jesus

Posted on by Eric Costanzo in AD 0-100, Christian History, Church History, Early Church, Jesus, Jesus, Judeo-Christian History, New Testament, New Testament, Religion, Roman Empire, Scripture Impressions and Digressions, The Apostle Paul, The Church and Society

Romans 1:16: "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile." Most of us who have endeavored to follow Christ probably came across this verse early in our journey of faith. While I am … Continue reading We aren’t the first to be ashamed about Jesus →