Think About It

I was too young to remember what happened sixty years ago today, but on November 22, 1963 the United States lost its president to a sniper’s ambush. While I don’t remember the event, I have spent a lot of time studying the history of the tragedy. While it is impossible to capture the emotions experienced by the death of President Kennedy through historic media, it is evident that the event was a blow to our nation. Yet, as we look back on the day, one thing stands out – America continued. Our nation didn’t collapse because of the death of a leader; in fact, we have advanced and prospered since that tragedy. As I thought about that day in Dallas, I was reminded of another dark day in history – the day a young Jewish rabbi was crucified in Jerusalem. If we followed a traditional script, His movement should have died right there along with Him, but the impossible happened. Not only was He raised from the dead, but His new religion turned the world upside down. Jesus’ death wasn’t