Tag: calendar
Three Blessings of a New Year
Do you get more enjoyment out of beginnings or endings—out of starting something new or seeing something across the finish line? I find this a challenging question. My immediate reaction is emphatically: Both! But if I have to choose, I probably prefer endings slightly because there is no better personal satisfaction than pausing to appreciate…
Timing of the Last Supper and Crucifixion
One of the most intriguing and difficult topics I’ve studied in the past year is the timing of the events surrounding Jesus’ death and, in particular, the meal which is commonly referred to as the Last Supper. When did Jesus eat the Last Supper? Was this meal the Passover? After learning what I found, I…