The Road

Easter brings a hope that engages the real pain of our world, and which has spread beyond control for the life of the world.

Although the celebration of Palm Sunday fades, it points us toward the passion and sacrifice of Jesus, which still fosters an enduring joy and merits our ongoing praise.

Jesus rebelled agaisnt the dangers he faced, the grief and suffering he witnessed, and he acted with hope and compassion. We are called to do the same for the sake of our neighbors and the world, which Jesus loves.

Jesus creates an offense by performing a compassionate act of healing on a day of ritual rest. In the end this shows who sees clearly and with compassion, and who uses rules to justify human judgement and control that don't align with God's own heart and will.

The community of true faith that is seeking to live and share God's love and blessings with every neighbor awaits us, if we are willing to step out our door and be swept away by God's Spirit.

The heart we draw upon to confront evils is the same one we employ to engage with others in respect.

Ash Wednesday 2026

We are called to be witness to God's grace, truth and life in our time. We do so with no guarantees about how it will be heard or lived out. But, we can trust that God continues to be at work and present in ways that we can't fully anticipate, and we certainly can't control.

In our words and actions, we are the salt of the earth, and the light of the world. We are called to bring seasoning and joy to life, to heal wounds, and illuminate God's love for all to see and experience.