I was watching the news this morning and was reminded by the presence of ashes on the foreheads of men and women testifying before Congress, and appearing in interviews in the news feed, that today is the beginning of Lent. If you are unfamiliar with the practice of making the sign of the cross on … More An Ash Wednesday Meditation
Reading with the Pastor Matthew 26 and Psalm 31 Why do we rejoice? The psalmist tells us, His “lovingkindness.” The Hebrew chesed tells us that God’s covenant love for his people is a love that has the texture of kindness. He knows our affliction. He knows the troubles of our souls. He knows the heartache of our … More Lovingkindness — What keeps us going through the pain
Another fantastic offering from Kairos Journal. Sometimes the most common things in our lives, (“Yeah, the parable of the prodigal son, I know that story”) are just too familiar for us. We know them and so we dismiss them. We think we know them so we never stop and get out our pick axes and dig … More How Deep the Father’s Love for Us, How Vast Beyond All Measure
Weekend Musings on Holy Saturday The horror of Good Friday, The silence of Holy Saturday. The glory of Easter. Who killed Jesus? I did. He died for me and rose for me and lives for me, and is coming for me and all who place their hope in Him. Artist: Correggio, completed in A.D. 1525. … More The Silent Saturday Between Horror and Glory
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