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Triumph & Contrast
It was a dark Friday, so many years ago. The Roman Government had just arrested Jesus of Nazareth. They considered him a radical and a threat to their control over the people, especial those impacted by the teachings of Jesus.
On that dark day, Jesus was mocked, scourged and nailed to an old rugged cross. He was about to be crucified – a sentence reserved for criminals who commented heinous crimes.
For several hours, Jesus hung on that cross, writhing in pain. Shortly before sundown, he gave up his spirit and breathe his last.
Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb. The Romans got rid of the problem; they were triumphant or so they thought.
There is more to this story than meets the eye. To be continued…
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Tales from the WagginMaster 
A few years ago I traveled along Route 66 through several states and made a stop at this very site! It is powerful and beautiful. Thanks for bringing back some fun memories.
Thank you Lila.
Powerful images! Blessings to you and your family this Easter week.
Thank you Bethie. I look forward to the travel next week and “the rest of the story”. Blessing to you as well.
Bethie mirrored my thoughts – powerful indeed. And just the right choice for the week coming up
Wonder whose idea it was to commission those sculptures
Cathy
ps stay safe on the road during your upcoming travels.
Cathy, the link in the photo’s caption takes you to a website that tells the story behind the sculptures and the giant cross that is centered on the property.
Another GREAT post. You hit the nail on the head. God bless you as you travel.
Thank you sir! If you are ever in Amarillo area, you need to stop a visit the Cross at Groom. The statues are all life sized.
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Since Holy week is coming up, I thought I’d share with you all this beautiful photography post I found in my feed. Check out Tales from the WagginMaster—it’s a good read!
Thanks for the ReBlog. I have some exciting things planned for the coming week.
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I have passed that cross many times on my way to and from New Mexico on I-40. Unfortunately we have always been on our way somewhere or in a hurry to get back home so we have never stopped. But I do need to do that. If I ever retire I may be able to do that.
It is worth a break on the trip and it is very refreshing.