Thursday, April 21, 2011

Good Friday Flash 55.....




He looked so frail hanging there.
Naked, bloody, sweaty, screaming for
water, screaming at his God in Aramaic...
"Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani"!!!
Now He was still.
Longinus was given the nasty chore of
Crucifragium, breaking the legs to hasten death.
That was unnecessary!
Instead he pierced 'The Kings' side with his lance.
Blood and water gushed......


Whether you believe that Jesus rose from the dead
or Not. This day happened. His suffering was REAL!
Believe in His Goodness, NOT the evil that men do!!
If you or anyone you know has written a Friday Flash 55
Please come tell The G-Man...
I will visit, read, enjoy, comment...Then BOOK!!
So from the most solemn host from coast to coast...
Have a Kick Ass Easter!!!
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49 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 8:02:00 PM EDT

    That's a sobering reminder, G-Man. No fluffy rabbits or pastel eggs in that portrait.

    It’s been a busy week, but there’s always time to drop my fifty-five cents in the hat. I’ve got a serious case of spring fever and a few photos to go with it.

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  2. Brian MillerApril 21, 2011 at 8:03:00 PM EDT

    and the world was changed forever...thanks g for the easter reminder...

    i am up...with spring break....

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  3. Monkey ManApril 21, 2011 at 8:10:00 PM EDT

    Great historic remembrance. My 55 is HERE.

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  4. Jannie FunsterApril 21, 2011 at 8:13:00 PM EDT

    Believing in the goodness and being the goodness, that's the best we can do indeed.

    G-Man, Happy Easter. I'll post mine early tomorrow morning.

    xo

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  5. Shanae BranhamApril 21, 2011 at 8:39:00 PM EDT

    I appreciated your tribute to the true meaning behind Easter Sunday. He died to save us all...

    I am enjoying playing 55. I hope to get more people's posts this week.

    Click here to check my 55 out

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  6. steveroniApril 21, 2011 at 8:41:00 PM EDT

    Mr G,
    I wuzgonna write about the cross, am so glad I did not--because yours is SO real, so good! Thanks.


    GO HERE to read mine--it's short, only 55 words!

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  7. Shanae BranhamApril 21, 2011 at 8:46:00 PM EDT

    Oops I messed up my link to my post. Here it is again.

    Click here to check my 55 out

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  8. hedgewitchApril 21, 2011 at 9:01:00 PM EDT

    The ultimate symbol, drawn with a dark pen.


    My 55 is seasonal though not easter related, about how you sometimes really don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.

    Crapshoot

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  9. HelenApril 21, 2011 at 9:05:00 PM EDT

    My 55 is about death, though not of the Easter variety. Thank you for writing a most meaningful piece ....

    link_words

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  10. moondustwriterApril 21, 2011 at 9:11:00 PM EDT

    no words
    just a tear...

    Rose of Sharon

    Thanks G

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  11. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 9:12:00 PM EDT

    Heavy, G-man. Kick ass, but heavy.

    Mine is up

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  12. MeApril 21, 2011 at 9:18:00 PM EDT

    G...I have no words. Fabulous 55, my friend. I am moved.

    It feels almost wrong to toss mine in the ring after this one, but...it's here...

    Happy Easter, Galen. xo

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  13. limeApril 21, 2011 at 9:50:00 PM EDT

    wonderful, my friend. wonderful. yes, we were indeed on the same wavelength. i like that a lot.

    mine is here

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  14. SerenaApril 21, 2011 at 10:00:00 PM EDT

    A perfect piece for Good Friday, so much more relevant than bunnies and eggs.
    ~Serena

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  15. JannaApril 21, 2011 at 10:18:00 PM EDT

    All very true!
    One of the prophecies was that none of his bones would be broken...
    And they weren't!

    I almost feel guilty for doing a frivolous meaningless 55.
    Almost. :)

    Thanks for yet another week of hosting the Friday 55.
    Mine's here. :)

    P.S. I could've sworn I saw someone who looked just like you at Kroger the other day. It probably wasn't you, but I still looked twice. :o

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  16. HelenApril 21, 2011 at 11:02:00 PM EDT

    Should have known YOU would play Euchre!!!! Love that game ....

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  17. TALONApril 21, 2011 at 11:08:00 PM EDT

    This is so touching and so sad, Galen. And the suffering...it must have been beyond the realm of the imaginable. A perfect Good Friday 55.

    My 55: Absence

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  18. amfApril 21, 2011 at 11:35:00 PM EDT

    Serious business, nice 55, G ~ well, you stopped by and said bring ya an apple, so I baked you a whole darn pie. Come to think of it, it's about remembering, too...
    American Pie

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  19. Katherine KrigeApril 22, 2011 at 12:41:00 AM EDT

    Happy Easter G. I will have something up tomorrow. I wrote an article today that touched on the traditional meaning and background behind Easter. Pretty sobering stuff, but the gist is that he was supposed to have died for our sins right? Seems like a lot to bear, but I suppose we should give thanks. It isn't always a pretty world, but for everything there is a reason.

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  20. CloudiaApril 22, 2011 at 1:05:00 AM EDT

    thanks Man!





    Warm Aloha from Honolulu


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  21. Steve IsaakApril 22, 2011 at 2:24:00 AM EDT

    Thanks for doing this week after week.

    Here's mine.

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  22. Enchanted OakApril 22, 2011 at 2:38:00 AM EDT

    When you take a stand, you go all the way. I think the Man Upstairs is proud of you. I'm sure it doesn't matter a whit what I think, but I'm proud of you too.

    Meanwhile back at the ranch, I'm Hanging Pictures in the Sewer

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  23. Enchanted OakApril 22, 2011 at 2:39:00 AM EDT

    As of 2 a.m. West Coast time on Friday, that is.

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  24. MorningAJApril 22, 2011 at 2:44:00 AM EDT

    Interesting take. I guess mine is a bit similar.

    See it here

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  25. anthonynorthApril 22, 2011 at 2:47:00 AM EDT

    Excellent post for Easter.

    You'll find mine here.

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  26. AkelamaluApril 22, 2011 at 3:33:00 AM EDT

    The true meaning of Easter. Thanks for the reminder G x

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  27. Belinda MunozApril 22, 2011 at 4:11:00 AM EDT

    Yes, indeed. Historical, not fictitious. And again, yes. I'm on board with believing in goodness.

    Mine is here:
    http://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/04/one-counting-ones-blessings/

    Happy easter weekend!

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  28. BubbaApril 22, 2011 at 5:30:00 AM EDT

    Hallelujah, Reverend G!

    My 55 is also a tribute, but the subject is a bit less holy: 1936

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  29. OliviaApril 22, 2011 at 5:32:00 AM EDT

    That's a heartfelt post G-man!
    Thanks for reminding us to stay humble.. I was busy with the parakeet and so was late coming by.. ouchh

    Hugs xox

    Deceiving Lights

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  30. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 6:17:00 AM EDT

    Amen.

    Mine is HERE

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  31. NessaApril 22, 2011 at 6:49:00 AM EDT

    A gift beyond all reason: death to life, life unto death - the never ending circle.

    Flash 55 - egg-stremely egg-citing

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  32. the walking manApril 22, 2011 at 7:33:00 AM EDT

    Have a nice Easter meal.

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  33. Ami MattisonApril 22, 2011 at 7:39:00 AM EDT

    Preach! Mine's up.

    Jesus Weeps

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  34. hopeApril 22, 2011 at 7:46:00 AM EDT

    Nicely put!

    Mine's up...have a wonderful weekend.

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  35. Vysh @The Colourful EyesApril 22, 2011 at 9:02:00 AM EDT

    Have an Happy Easter meal..

    Here's Mine:

    The Short Cut

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  36. LincApril 22, 2011 at 9:15:00 AM EDT

    Hands down: there's no competing with that kind of narrative. Bravo, my friend.

    Mine is here.

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  37. steveroniApril 22, 2011 at 9:26:00 AM EDT

    MR G...I was ashamed to put this up after your excellent spiritual post...but I could not keep it until next year, so
    HERE it is, OK?

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  38. Dulçe ♥April 22, 2011 at 9:46:00 AM EDT

    Whether I believe ...
    I guess I do , especially after reading this I've kept up my faith...
    HEY! I am giving you a 55er today You, special G.

    Happy Easter Friday to YOu and everyone!
    :-)

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  39. Dulçe ♥April 22, 2011 at 9:47:00 AM EDT

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  40. LisaApril 22, 2011 at 9:55:00 AM EDT

    Here is mine.

    Lisa
    Inspired by Lisa Flash 55

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  41. Maude LynnApril 22, 2011 at 10:47:00 AM EDT

    Excellent, G-Man.

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  42. izzyApril 22, 2011 at 10:54:00 AM EDT

    Thanks-

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  43. RNSANEApril 22, 2011 at 12:58:00 PM EDT

    The true meaning of Easter, dear Galen...I pondered it in seriousness, then wrote something silly.

    Mine is at:

    http://rnsane.blogspot.com/2011/04/friday-flash-55-down-rabbit-hole-april.html

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  44. LL Cool JoeApril 22, 2011 at 7:46:00 PM EDT

    I do believe he died on the cross for our sins. Thank you for this post.

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  45. joannaApril 23, 2011 at 12:37:00 AM EDT

    Happy Easter--- It took me a while to contemplate but I joined in Friday Flash,

    joanny

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  46. Carrie Van HornApril 23, 2011 at 12:41:00 PM EDT

    Your words ring true and thought provoking G-man. It is a great Easter observance....hope you have a great one. :-)

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  47. gautami tripathyApril 23, 2011 at 1:51:00 PM EDT

    No words I can find to describe your post...

    ...............


    Here is mine:

    from one room to another

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  48. AmropaliApril 23, 2011 at 5:29:00 PM EDT

    Have a brilliant Easter G-man!

    :D

    here is mine The Fall

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