Greetings!
Every time I sleuth for news, I learn something that has escaped me all these decades. This time, it was the origins of basketball—invented for a mission purpose (Christian Post). Missionaries later carried their love of basketball, along with the gospel, to the nations. Did you know? Believers are still using basketball to build relational bridges today, as we reported some years ago in a story about the first national Christian basketball team of Pakistan (United Bible Societies).
I also never knew why we call this day Maundy Thursday. Here’s a hint: I just might wash my husband’s feet today. This special day reminds us of the Last Supper. By the way, the 2025 movie of that name, produced by Chris Tomlin, is now available to rent on Amazon Prime.
Chris Tomlin has been busy. You might also be interested in a documentary he was part of. I missed last week’s premiere of The First Hymn but pre-ordered the DVD due out in May. I love hymn stories, and this one is powerful. Watch the movie trailer and see the video below for a performance of the hymn—a perfect song for this Holy Week.
He is risen indeed!
Pat