Peace is not achieved through battles, bullying, oppressing others. Jesus came to show us how peace can be achieved. Have we listened?
Read MoreJesus stayed true to his mission throughout his life. We will not always stay true to our best selves, but let’s give it our best shot every day of our lives.
Read MoreJesus thirsted on the cross but was given sour wine. How often do we satisfy our supposed thirst foe things which do not satisfy?
Read MoreWe are often taught to stop complaining, quit whining. But Jesus himself on the cross cried out his feelings of abandonment.
Read MoreIn the midst of his own suffering, Jesus tended to the needs of his mother. No matter what our circumstance of distance, loss, or aloneness, family can be formed. Love and support—family—can be found in the church.
Read MoreThese last several months may have felt like we were walking in the land of the dying. As we are entering this season of Lent we, too, may feel like we are right there with Jesus and his comrades on the cross. Can we experience paradise even in the midst of chaos?
Read MoreWe begin our Lenten Season with this Ash Wednesday service and the beginning of our Lenten series, “The Goodness of Good Friday for Every Day.”
Read MoreAs we move from a period of disorder into a period of seeking reorder, may we open ourselves to new ways of practicing our faith, new ways of determining right from wrong. Are we willing to open our eyes, our ears and our hearts to all that God has blessed?
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