GOOD FRIDAY

Today, all around the world, Christians will pause to ponder anew the wonder of our Lord Jesus who shed his blood for the sins of the world.

Hot cross buns originated in England, but have now become a traditional reminder across the globe of the significance of this day.

These were baked by my friends, the McClellands who live in upstate New York.

I have read that in Burmuda, kites will be flown today, all of them using wooden frames in the shape of a cross. As the kites soar into the sky, they symbolize the crucified one who has now ascended into heaven.

"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" and the beloved gospel hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross" will be sung reverently and with great emotion in services large and small across the land.

Perhaps each of us should establish a personal tradition.

Let's find a way and a time today to direct our thoughts to that old rugged cross and to thank God for overcoming death and making us more than conquerors through Him.