I’ve tried to imagine the disciples’ confusion as they witnessed the highs and lows of Holy Week. On Palm Sunday Jesus rode into Jerusalem the hailing shouts of “Hosanna! Oh, Save!” By Thursday he declared his body broken and his blood poured out, even as he was standing before them whole. Sunday's … [Read more...] about When Your Faith is Weak for Holy Week
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The World Does Not Know Her Name
Last week lots of women marched in lots of different locations. They marched in different manners and for different reasons. Millions and millions of women, with different beliefs, opinions, and motivations, held this in common: all of them long to affect change. To influence. Influence is a … [Read more...] about The World Does Not Know Her Name
One Thing is Necessary
{This work of fiction is based on the framework of Luke 10:38-42.} Martha tip-toed into the room where Jesus was speaking to the guests. She padded around the table setting plates at each spot. She did not want to disturb him or her other guests. She did, however, want to disturb … [Read more...] about One Thing is Necessary
Show Up in the Dark, Just like Jesus
Sometimes the world seems scrambled. A lot of the time actually. It’s hard to understand why things happen or why they are allowed to happen. I’m regularly taking refuge in this fact: chaos in the world does not mean Christ is not at work. We’re just one calendar flip away from Christmas, and … [Read more...] about Show Up in the Dark, Just like Jesus
Where to Find Relief from a Noisy Election Cycle
The first election cycle I remember paying attention to is only memorable to me because of the fear I had as I watched the results roll in. The votes were tipped toward the candidate that wasn’t “our guy.” And “we” lost. I had listened to radio broadcast, news reports, and the adults in my life … [Read more...] about Where to Find Relief from a Noisy Election Cycle
When Trick or Treaters Make You Think of Jesus
Before pinterest I had to come up with kid costumes on my own. And since visual design isn't one of my strong suits, I came up with exactly one costume. All three of my boys wore it for the year or two that it fit. Only every year, it seemed at least one of them had a fever or some version of the … [Read more...] about When Trick or Treaters Make You Think of Jesus