Skagway, Alaska
No secret.
Outside of the fact that most of the shops in Skaway are owned by cruise lines, the town has an interesting history related to the Alaska gold rush. If you enlarge this picture you'll notice that Camp #1 of the Arctic Brotherhood is plastered with driftwood. This pieces of driftwood were contributed by the members of the lodge.
Local Christian communities had a problem with the lodge because of its secret activities and rites.
There is a difference between a secret and silence. Today, Wednesday of Holy Week is the day of silence. We don't know what Jesus did on Wednesday. However, there was nothing secret about what Jesus was doing this week.
What Jesus would do for the world was a public event.
"So Jesus said to them, 'When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught me.'" John 8:28 English Standard Version
There was no place for Jesus to hide on the cross. There was nothing for Jesus to hide on his cross. Our God's love for us was exposed as Jesus hung suspended between heaven and earth.
No secret handshake or rites needed. This is love that is meant for all.
Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/
Outside of the fact that most of the shops in Skaway are owned by cruise lines, the town has an interesting history related to the Alaska gold rush. If you enlarge this picture you'll notice that Camp #1 of the Arctic Brotherhood is plastered with driftwood. This pieces of driftwood were contributed by the members of the lodge.
Local Christian communities had a problem with the lodge because of its secret activities and rites.
There is a difference between a secret and silence. Today, Wednesday of Holy Week is the day of silence. We don't know what Jesus did on Wednesday. However, there was nothing secret about what Jesus was doing this week.
What Jesus would do for the world was a public event.
"So Jesus said to them, 'When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught me.'" John 8:28 English Standard Version
There was no place for Jesus to hide on the cross. There was nothing for Jesus to hide on his cross. Our God's love for us was exposed as Jesus hung suspended between heaven and earth.
No secret handshake or rites needed. This is love that is meant for all.
Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/
(Click on picture to enlarge.)
Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2013 Douglas P. Brauner. ARR.
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