I don’t know about you, but this quarantine has me feeling like I am stuck in a cocoon. At first I really enjoyed the rest, but now I have to admit I’m beginning to feel restless. With all the introspection and growth that has happened within the season I am ready to...
Easter Sunday: Our Turn To Rise
What will we do with the Easter story? Just like the disciples, Jesus wants us to come and see for ourselves that the tomb is empty and He has risen (Matthew 28:6)! He is alive! And now we too can experience His presence and love. But we can’t keep this belief in our...
Silent Saturday: The Best Is Yet To Come
I imagine the silence was deafening that day between Jesus’ death and resurrection. The disciples' hearts must have been filled with doubt and sorrow on silent Saturday. Every hopeful promise they clung to was buried in the tomb. Life feels the same way sometimes,...
A Good Friday Prayer
Dear Jesus, How can I ever thank you? My gratitude doesn’t seem like enough. How could it be after all you’ve done for me? I have trouble reading about your last moments on earth. Good Friday feels anything but good. The sorrow of all you had to endure makes my...
Come To The Table – Maundy Thursday
As you ponder what it means to be broken and poured out, Jesus tells the group someone will betray Him. Everyone looks around in disbelief wondering who it could be. It seems unfathomable considering Jesus just washed everyone’s feet only moments before — everyone including the betrayer. How could Jesus extend such love, grace, and forgiveness to someone so undeserving? And then a wave of conviction comes over you. You realize how undeserving you are. He washed your feet too.