What was crucifixion like?

Ever wondered what the crucifixion was like?

I came across this video last night in preparation for today and found it very interesting and thought I would share it now that Easter is over and Jesus is Risen!See the source image

The video tells us that before actually whipping Jesus the Romans attached broken glass ,nails bone or lead weights to the whip. Can you imagine the suffering and pain that must of caused and how weak it must of made him before he had to make that journey with the cross. The bible tells us that Jesus was crucified at a placed called Golgotha or ‘Skull’ (a small hill shaped like a bears skull). It tells us crosses were shorter than thought and placed at eye level This was to let onlookers see the consequences of opposing Rome. It is interesting what was found by archaeologists in 1968.

How to Work Through Relationship Fears

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“Becoming fearless isn’t the point. That’s impossible. It’s learning how to control and work through your fears. That’s the point.”

Past traumas and fears will often show up, and impact, our current relationship. Fears of betrayal, rejection, abuse, abandonment, not feeling safe or loved, or the fear of being lied to, and unable to trust.

So, what can we do to help with these fears?

1. First, we need to ask ourselves: “What am I most afraid of? What am I terrified is going to happen – maybe not right now – but at some stage in the future?”

Try to really get to the core issue. Try to summarize it clearly and succinctly in a sentence of two.

2. Next, allow yourself to feel the fear. To really feel it. In all its intensity. Don’t try hard to repress it, or to push it down inside. It wants you…

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The Struggle to Let Go

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“Letting go can feel like a tremendous struggle, even when you know it is absolutely necessary for you to live a better life. Breaking with the past is literally a break, an end, a refusal to return.” – Unknown

Letting go … It sounds so easy … Like opening up your hand … And watch your balloon float very gently to the sky.

But letting go of trauma, or a bad relationship, is difficult, heart-wrenching. It is painful and complex.

And here are a few reasons why this might be the case:

1. A sense of continuity is built into our life. We expect certain people to always be there, and to always be a part of our personal narrative.

Hence, when that story’s interrupted, or is ripped away from us, it has a huge impact on our psyche and our world. We feel disoriented. Disconnected from ourselves.

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Fruitful to the End

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Psalm 92:12–15

Although Lenore Dunlop was ninety-four years young, her mind was sharp, her smile was bright, and her contagious love for Jesus was felt by many. It wasn’t uncommon to find her in the company of the youth of our church; her presence and participation were sources of joy and encouragement. Lenore’s life was so vibrant that her death caught us off guard. Like a powerful runner, she sprinted across life’s finish line. Her energy and zeal were such that, just days before her death, she completed a sixteen-week course that focused on taking the message of Jesus to the peoples of the world.

The fruitful, God-honoring life of Lenore illustrates what’s seen in Psalm 92:12–15. This psalm describes the budding, blossoming, and fruit-bearing of those whose lives are rooted in a right relationship with God (vv. 12–13). The two trees pictured were valued for their fruit and wood, respectively; with these the psalmist captures a sense of vitality, prosperity, and usefulness. When we see in our lives the budding and blossoming fruit of loving, sharing, helping, and leading others to Christ, we should rejoice.

Even for those who may be labelled “senior” or “seasoned,” it’s never too late to take root and bear fruit. Lenore’s life was deeply rooted in God through Jesus and testifies to this and to God’s goodness (v. 15). Ours can too.