Jesus comes parading into Jerusalem, but perhaps it’s better understood as a protest. Even as the crowds will soon turn their “Hosannas” into cries of “crucify him”, Jesus will remain consistent and God’s love constant.

Letting go of things is hard, but we must lose, and even reject, some things in order to bear fruit for the sake of the world.

This day's texts draw us in and lift God's love before us. God's love for the "cosmos" is so great that God lifts Jesus before us over and over again to bring us into new life. The ultimate Truth lifted before us is that...

The commercialization of Lent has distracted people from what stands at the center of it all (and right in front of them) - God. Here’s our "can’t miss" reminder that God is always present with us.

The cross is a stark symbol of suffering, but the source of our suffering is in the mission itself. By following Jesus and walking in solidarity with those who suffer we may suffer too, but we do it for their sake and the Good News we share.

Often I’ve limited my relationship with God to an endless cycle of “I'm sorry's” and forgiveness. While God continues to forgive, this relationship is so much greater as God offers new life now. This new life is at the center of our Lenten...

God commands the disciples, and us, to listen to Jesus, God's Beloved. Listening is something we must do intentionally. Are you "turning your ears on" to hear God speaking to you?

Jesus is front and center once more as he heals Simon Peter's mother-in-law of her fever, propelling her into a life service. Although she is unnamed, her story is one worth pondering as she serves as the first Deacon in scripture.

Loving others may mean limiting ourselves and even our liberties to ensure all are cared for. These words of care ring true in this moment of masks/distancing/vaccines as we seek to care for each other daily.

Jesus extends the invitation to follow him and fish for people. This leads to a completely new identity as followers of Christ as we become fishers of people.