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 the fullness of time Jesus not only...

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 10 when Jesus came.  And now, he’s...

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 collided and it conjures up a lot...

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 the remnants that remained.  What do you...

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 the spirit of Psalm 119 at the...

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.  One would expect to experience something special…something...

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 itself? …on the way we think about...

Freedom, Peace, Progress, Power…Joy It’s what we all want in the end, really.  Think about it:  Who doesn’t want peace, progress and joy in their marriage?  Who doesn’t want the same in their workplace? ...

“And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, “You are...

Ash Wednesday emphasizes a dual encounter; we confront our own mortality and confess our sin before God.  Such confessions, however, are done in light of God’s redeeming love in Jesus Christ.  Ashes are implemented...