Jesus’ prayer for His disciples speaks of the unity between God, Jesus, and us. It is a beautiful relationship, but sometimes discipleship does cost. Can we keep the faith when…
The Joy of Easter continues this week, as we emphasize resurrection, rebirth, renewal, and resuscitation! Forgiveness and peace are recurring themes, linked together as cause and effect. Jesus can pass…
“Christ is risen!” “Christ is risen indeed.” In deed—not just in spirit or in history, but in action, in the here and now, too. Christ’s victory is our victory. Stand…
A grand entrance marked by humility. A chorus of praises that cannot be stopped—not that day but rendered mute by week’s end. As we move into Holy Week, that word…
Our Lenten journey is almost over. Something new is about to happen. The surest sign of discernment is adoration: knowing what is holy and worshiping it—worshiping Him. Mary’s act of…
There is great joy in being able to repent—to change, turn around, do the opposite of what you’ve been doing. Repentance is not an unbearable burden for Christians, rather it…
As we enter this season of Lent, we enter of time of self-examination and repentance, a time to prepare ourselves for the transforming power of Easter. Today’s lessons focus on…
Being a prophet is hard work! Jeremiah shies away from the task. The folks of Jesus’ hometown want to throw him off a cliff! Where is all the love Paul…
The power to protect and redeem Israel is seen in new and vital ways through the giving of the Holy Spirit. The same people God called by name, and accompanied…
“Arise and shine, your light has come!” the prophet exhorts us. And the people come with rejoicing, bearing gifts. Matthew tells of magi, following a star that led them right…