Grace and peace to you my sisters and brothers in Christ,

This Sunday we stand on the mountaintop with Peter, James, and John as Jesus is transfigured in dazzling glory. Yet the church, in her wisdom, places this radiant moment right before Lent. Why? Because the light of the Transfiguration cannot be separated from the shadow of the cross.

On the mountain, Jesus shines. On Calvary, he suffers. And in the mystery at the heart of our faith, both reveal the same truth: the glory of God is made known through self-giving love.

Life, too, is lived between mountains and valleys—moments of joy, clarity, and beauty alongside seasons of struggle, loss, and weariness. The good news is this: the same Jesus who meets his disciples in glory also walks with them into the valley.

And he walks with us still.

Looking forward to seeing you in worship this weekend.

Blessings,