Spy Wednesday
Spy Wednesday is that stop during Holy Week when we look at Judas and his part in Jesus’ story. It’s easy to vilify Judas. He’s the one who betrayed Jesus. … Continue reading Spy Wednesday
Month: March 2021
Holy Tuesday
Each year, during Holy Week, I experience the full schedule that is typical in ministry. We have special worship services, and Easter is the highlight of the year. At the … Continue reading Holy Tuesday
Celebration Before a Storm – A Palm Sunday Reflection
This is familiar, yet unfamiliar. We have been here before—Palm Sunday. Yet, we are just barely coming out of a pandemic. Many people are still anxiously looking forward to getting … Continue reading Celebration Before a Storm – A Palm Sunday Reflection
Preparing for Holy Week
For many committed Christ-followers, the rhythm of the church year highlights various aspects of faith. We have to get ready for things like Holy Week. During Advent, we get ready … Continue reading Preparing for Holy Week
How are we complicit in the sin of the world? (A Sermon from Psalm 51)
Once again, we had a mass shooting in the U.S. this past week.[i] To me, it highlights our complicity in the sins of the world. On Wednesday, a man confessed … Continue reading How are we complicit in the sin of the world? (A Sermon from Psalm 51)
How do we know God?
People gather in churches around the world, week after week, and I wonder how often we stop to consider who God actually is. We can say various things about God, … Continue reading How do we know God?
The Goodness of Christ – Gregory Nazianzen
“My trials are merely a fraction of the spitting and blows Christ endured.” Gregory Nazianzen wrote this in his Orations. As a student, Gregory traveled on a ship from Alexandria … Continue reading The Goodness of Christ – Gregory Nazianzen