Abide!

A body without community is like a branch without connection…  It’s good for a while, but severed from a source of life, it has no chance of...

Have We Any Heroes?

Red boots, bulking biceps, blue suits, capes and incredible ability… …That’s what often comes to mind when we think of superheroes.  But in spite of their brawn...

Fish or Follow?

Some responses are automatic.  You can almost expect them: Kind of like the response you’d give to finish the phrase, “Green means…” and “Red means…” The responses...

Timing is Everything

After appearing to the disciples and displaying those death-defeating scars, the Gospels talk about Jesus opening their minds to understanding the scriptures. Indeed, it seems that in...

Finishing Touches

For many, nothing is as miserable than the thought of missing out.  Thomas did.  He was late. He was the one who was not with the other...

You Must be Kidding Me!

An empty tomb; a risen Jesus; a fulfilled promise…and a world turned upside down? It all seems so implausible, so…unbelievable.  Easter Sunday and April Fool’s Day have...

Remnants along the Roadway

Pretend as if the procession of palms has already passed… and now you’re there in Jerusalem, charged with the job of piecing the story together based on...

Cross Your Heart?

Smack dab in the heart of Holy Writ is a sold out, whole-hearted desire to live out the word of God It’s here in Psalm 119…but is...

God’s on Your Guest List

It’s the very first thing we see Jesus doing in the Gospel of John… It’s the lead off proclamation; it’s the first sign signaling a Savior’s arrival. ...

Turn the Tables!

What if the tables were turned… …on the way we go about finding happiness in relationships? …on the way we find contentment in a world bent on...