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Douglas Connelly has been a pastor for more than twenty-five years. He is the author of the best-selling books The Bible for Blockheads: A User-Friendly Look at the Good Book, Angels Around Us, as well as Wisdom from a Pastor's Heart and Wisdom for Lifes Journey (both from Jossey-Bass). He lives near Flint, Michigan, with his family.

WELCOME.

PART I: TOWARD THE CROSS.

A Joyful Heart Triumphal Entry.

An Obedient Heart Jesus and the Disciples.

A Clean Heart Jesus in the Temple.

A Betraying Heart Judas.

PART II: BEFORE THE CROSS.

Promises Jesus in the Upper Room.

Prayer The Garden of Gethsemane.

Prosecution Jesus on Trial.

PART III: FROM THE CROSS.

In the Daylight Jesus Words.

In the Darkness Jesus Agony.

In the Depths Jesus Sacrifice.

PART IV: AFTER THE CROSS.

Silence In the Grave.

Surprise The Empty Tomb.

Sight Seeing Jesus Again.

PART V: BEYOND THE CROSS.

Yesterday A Stranger on the Road.

Today Examining the Evidence.

Tomorrow The Never-Ending Story.

PREPARING FOR EASTER: A READING PLAN.

THE AUTHOR.

“…Stories, prayers and spiritual wisdom for the contemplative season…” (The Times, 12 April 2003)"Soul-chef, Doug Connelly, serves up a smorgasbord of wisdom in palatable pieces to heal the wounded, give hope to the hurting, or just whet the appetite of nibblers, who will taste and see that the Lord is good!"
— Phyllis Wallace, radio show host, Woman to Woman, produced by Lutheran Hour Ministries

"As a talk show host, writer, and public speaker, I am always scratching for pithy quotes, keen insight, and noble sentiments. Doug Connelly graces me with just such a collection."
— Al Kresta, radio show host, Kresta in the Afternoon

"Douglas Connelly gives us wise counsel for our deepest inner needs from his own observation, faith, and experience, and he buttresses his convictions with the carefully selected testimonies of many others."
— James Cox, author of the annual Minister's Manual