Ressurection joke

joke

A man and his ever-nagging wife went on vacation in Jerusalem. While they  were there, the wife passed away. The undertaker told the husband, "You  can have her buried here in the Holy Land for $150 or we can have her shipped  back home for $5,000. The husband thought about it and told the undertaker he  would have her shipped back home. The undertaker asked him, "why would  you spend $5,000 to have her shipped home when you could have a beautiful  burial here, and it would only cost $150????" The husband replied,  "Long ago, a man died here, was buried here, and three days later, rose  from the dead. I just can't take that chance!"

The Face of Jesus

The gentleman who drew this is Joe Castillo. 
He went to Asbury Theological Seminary. He did this during a chapel service.  It was fascinating - he told the Gospel story - each part of Jesus' life – and he was drawing the story as he told the story.  We didn't realize until the end what the entire picture was. A rare talent!!!

The rolled away stone of the empty tomb corresponds nicely to where the ear would be, and the stars in the eyes provide a sense of scale for the Star of Bethlehem, which is tucked into the shadow of the nose. I think my favorite touch is using the Sea of Galilee and its mountain backdrop for the right eyebrow.  

Here’s a key to the events depicted, along with each corresponding Bible verse (which I verified separately). I found the information on this tribute site .

Mr. Castillo is known principally as a sand artist. The term conjures up visions of large sculptures at a beach, but what Mr. Castillo does is very different: using his hands, he draws pictures in sand spread on a light table. The images are projected on a screen for the audience. Sound intriguing? You might want to check out some video clips of Joe Castillo creating sand story art.

What do you think? Has Joe Castillo crafted something special? Does The Face of Christ speak to you on an artistic or spiritual level? Hope you’ll leave a comment.

 

The 'longer' you look at this picture, the 'more' you see. Look at the lines the artist used to draw this picture of Christ...  It is of scenes from Christ's life. I have not seen anything like  this

We crucified Him by Samuel Singh

Imagine the thorn crown brow, the vicious lash of the whip, the spitting on His face, the jeering, mocking, Him being nailed to the cross, being pierced by a spear. Imagine Him dying there on Mount Calvary and hear Him say, "I did it for you because I love you!"

Do we love Him the way He loves us?

A PRAYER FOR STRENGTH by Samuel Singh

O Lord, God, My heavenly Father,
You know that I am always in need for Your strengthing since I am nothing without you. At this time of need within my life, grant me strength. You told me to come to You if I am weary and heavy laden. You provide me with refuge and strength, and is ever willing to help me in times of trouble though you know I do not deserve it. I know, Father, that all I have to do is ask it of You and You would grant it to me, maybe not in my time but in Yours, I ask you to strengthen those whose hearts long for You and for those who need You but do not know how to ask.

My body is growing ever more tired Lord, yet my hope is always in You, for it is built on the blood your Son has shed for me in His righteousness. I fear much in the world Father, especially falling away from the path you have set for me. Be ever with me, guiding my way, forever the light to my path for I know that You are with me. I am not worthy of the numerous blessings that you have granted me; guiding me as a Father, allowing me to speak to Jesus as a brother and leaving the Holy Spirit to intercede on my behalf. You who know my thoughts, grant me the strength to do what is right for Your sake. I know You help me each day that I live; that You shield me with Your mighty arm. Even as the shadows of sin, worldly pleasures and illness may seek to carry me away, I ask you to protect me for I know that all I have to do is ask and I will be comforted and given strength by my faith in You.

Thank you for loving me Lord and grant me strength to do the things you ask of me and walk the path you have set for me. This and whatever else you see that I need I ask in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and my Saviour.
Amen.