I’ve often wondered what was going through the apostle Peter’s head during the last few hours of Jesus’s life. I can imagine the fear not only in Peter, but in all those around Jesus. It seems that Jesus was the only one who was not overtaken by fear. Instead, it was love that brought Him to the cross.
Read MoreI could never have guessed what was about to happen in our world as I began my Lent fast this year. It seems unbelievable, but maybe the season of Lent has something to teach us about what it means to walk through the wilderness.
Read MoreRemember you will die. That’s not the most uplifting beginning, but it is profoundly Christian. It’s the reminder we need to focus our priorities on what’s really important. That’s what Ash Wednesday is all about.
Read MoreTraditions help us focus on what's important in life. We had the tradition of acting out the Christmas story in our family. The problem was that I have four brothers, and I was usually stuck playing Mary.
Read MoreAs we begin Advent this Sunday, I wonder, what are we really waiting for? Something has happened between Israel’s anticipation for the birth of the Messiah and our anticipation for the celebration of Christmas. The message of Jesus’ birth is much more powerful than we sometimes allow it to be.
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