7 Reasons We Take the Cross for Granted

I had been a believer for about four years, and I was in Israel for the first time. When we visited one of the possible sites for the crucifixion of Jesus, I was shocked to see people just wandering by the place as if nothing happened there. In fact, a large, loud, busy, smelly bus station in front of that place dominated the scene. People just came and went, day after day, month after month, ignorant of, or simply ignoring the crucifixion.

Then, I didn’t understand how that happens. Now, four decades later, I realize that all of us sometimes wander past the cross as if it doesn’t matter. Here are some reasons that happens.... Read More