Yesterday, on September 19, 2022, I (like many) watched the one hour funeral service for Queen Elizabeth II. As I did so, three things stood out for me. First, a recognition of her many years of dedicated service in her role. In the opening bidding by David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, he said, “With admiration […]
September 19, 2022 in Devotionals by Bryan Guinness
Today, being Good Friday, my thoughts have gravitated to the final words that Jesus uttered from the cross. There are actually seven statements that He made from the cross. But the one that has most intrigued me recently is the one recorded in Matthew 27:46 – “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” […]
March 25, 2016 in Devotionals by Bryan Guinness
Today, being Good Friday, millions of people throughout the world will remember the death of Jesus on the cross nearly 2000 years ago. After all, it is an historical event attested to by the witness of Scripture as well as non-Christian historians like Josephus, Tacitus, and Pliny. And yet, why did Jesus die? If you […]
April 3, 2015 in Devotionals by Bryan Guinness
Once upon a time there were two friends who grew up on the same street in the same city. They were best friends throughout their childhood, but after high school their paths went different ways. One went on to college and studied law and became a lawyer. He climbed the ranks and eventually became a […]
March 29, 2013 in Devotionals by Bryan Guinness