Jesus cried out “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me” as he hung on that wooden cross. That feeling of separation was intense for Jesus in that moment. Yet, Jesus did not come down from the cross. He stayed there and died for us as a perfect and final sacrifice for sin. On… Read More »
March 23, 2020 – Watch and Pray
Jesus ate the Passover meal with the apostles. That meal was the example of Holy Communion. Jesus washed the feet the apostles to show that leadership requires service and humility. Jesus needed the apostles but they were still not understanding the full context of who Jesus is and what Jesus would do. In the Garden… Read More »
February 18, 2020 – Celebrating Birthdays
This past weekend the country celebrated Presidents Day in honor of those who have successfully completed the election cycle and taken the oath of office. As the highest office in this country, the presidency is treated with reverence and awe. The role and responsibility should never be taken lightly. God requires much of anyone in… Read More »
January 20, 2020 – Not a Day Off but a Day On
Today we celebrated Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Every 3rd Monday in January for the past 25 years the US celebrates a national holiday to commemorate the life of a social justice warrior. Rev. Dr. King stepped into history to affect change not just in the deep south but in northern US cities… Read More »
January 11, 2020 – Welcome to a New Decade
A new year is upon us. Some of us celebrated the transition form 2019 to 2020 at Watch Night services. Others celebrated at a large outdoor event. Others stayed home and woke up to a new year and new decade. However you chose to celebrate, the new year/new decade dawned no matter where you were… Read More »
December 10, 2019 – Peace, Be Still
The Second Sunday of Advent celebrated the coming savior with a focus on peace. Peace is too often a commodity that gets set aside in the hustle and bustle of life. Peace, in the classical understanding, is an absence of war or lack of a disturbance leading to tranquility. Peace for a follower of Christ… Read More »
December 2, 2019 – Hope and Healing
December 1 was International HIV/AIDS Day. In many countries, cities, towns, neighborhoods, and places of worship, people gathered to remember those lost to AIDS and to support those living with HIV. Prayers for healing were lifted. Words were spoken about new research and preventive measures. People gave encouraging words of hope. Hope is a wonderful… Read More »
November 18, 2019 – Set Your Own Pace
We live in a time of many demands. There are demands on our time. There are demands for our attention. There are demands that we pick a side in a disagreement. Demands are a part of life. How we handle those demands is crucial to having a balanced life. We cannot do everything. We each… Read More »
November 4, 2019 – A Season of Thanksgiving
October ended last week. For some the weather is now cooling off and there is a touch of fall in the air. Leaves may have changed color and are now falling to the ground. Thoughts of turkey, greens, ham, and pie are on the minds of more than a few people. However, what should be… Read More »
October 13 2019 – Life Should be Precious for All
I am deeply disturbed by the recent killing of an unarmed woman by a Fort Worth police officer in her own home. I am particularly upset that about the immediate attempt to justify her death by the “discovery” of a gun in her bedroom. She did not have the gun in her hand. She was… Read More »
