“If man had his way, the plan of redemption would be an endless and bloody conflict. In reality, salvation was bought not by Jesus’ fist, but by His nail-pierced hands; not by muscle but by love; not by vengeance but by forgiveness; not by force but by sacrifice. Jesus Christ our Lord surrendered in order that He might win; He destroyed His enemies by dying for them and conquered death by allowing death to conquer Him.” ― A.W. Tozer I find myself unable to stop writing songs about the events of the week we commemorate this time of year, most likely because I am unable to stop contemplating them - and do not wish to. I can only behold Him, speak with Him, sing to Him, write this sentence because of the infinite mercy I access through Christ and Him crucified and because of the enduring hope I now possess because of this same Christ risen. May we allow our hearts to be apprehended afresh this week.