tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14439989.post114468383114674513..comments2007-01-30T08:35:55.915-08:00Comments on South Bay Christian Church: Sunday, April 9: Palm Sunday, Passion SundayPastor Katherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17486344691578642460noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14439989.post-1144703232744501582006-04-10T14:07:00.000-07:002006-04-10T14:07:00.000-07:00Just as Ethan lived and died to give joy and the g...<I>Just as Ethan lived and died to give joy and the gift of life to his family, Jesus Christ lived and died to give joy and the gift of life to the whole world.</I><BR/><BR/>I wonder if this "purpose" language somehow belittles the lives of both Ethan and Jesus. Maybe we can value their lives without assigning them a particular purpose.<BR/><BR/><I>But currents of hope are coursing beneath the surface of even the most senseless tragedies. The promise of a newly sung Hosanna survives even the darkest hour of Good Friday. The agonizing question of “Why did this happen” finally comes to rest on one muscular word: love.</I><BR/><BR/>This is my favorite part of the sermon. Thanks again.Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17980181582122445265noreply@blogger.com