The life and death of Jesus Christ marks the focal point for not just the way we date history, but even for human history itself. Jesus underwent several trials--from both Jewish and Roman authorities--on that fateful Friday two thousand years ago. How legal were the trials according to Jewish and Roman law? What happens during crucifixion to cause a person to die?

Imagine a deluxe 30+ page Christmas card that contains the story of the first Christmas as it might have been told by Mary. Consider how much faith, fortitude, and courage it took for Mary and Joseph to accept their assigned roles as the earthly parents of Jesus Christ. Meditate on the extent of love required for God to give such a Christmas gift to mankind.

Why do fairy tales usually begin, "Once upon a time, in a strange and far away land"? Could it have been twice upon a time? Why is the land so strange, anyway? And doesn't anything ever happen around here? Why is there always one good fairy available to undo a wicked witch's curse of a baby princess? Is that something the Good Fairies' Local Union put into the collective bargaining agreement? Who is the Wicked Witch, anyway? Why is she always cursing? And what can be done about it?

It was Passover Sabbath. Jesus had been crucified. He was dead. Buried. Entombed. His friends scattered. His disciples hid behind locked and bolted doors. The future that had looked so bright and promising only hours before now lay in tattered ruins. It was over. Finished. Hopeless. Then came Easter morning-and everything changed. Walk with me through the events on that fateful day that changed the history of mankind. Forever.

COLE BLACK RAYGUN might be a well respected king, but he still had a problem. Yes, it is true old King Cole had a reputation for being a merry old soul, but at the moment he was definitely not feeling particularly merry. Frustrated would be a more accurate word. Frustrated by that stubborn and obstinate son of his Although Crown Prince Ronald Raygun was heir apparent to the throne, it was not at all apparent who his bride-the future queen-would be. Ronald had never met a girl he liked enough to date more than a few times, much less to consider marrying. And old King Cole desperately wanted...