The Practice of Belonging
The eternal words of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu really help me with both the Read More
Today's Disciplines Devotion
While I was serving in a cross-racial appointment, a congregant once remarked, “I can’t tell if you are a Republican or a Democrat.” I chuckled and replied, “Can you tell I...
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The tomb is empty! Jesus has conquered the grave! Christ is risen! These facts remain the same and the promise is true yesterday, today, and all our tomorrows. The Easter story...
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When I was younger, I looked forward to Holy Saturday because I knew it was the last day I was expected to fast from the things that I said I would...
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I’ve talked with many Christians throughout my ministry who’ve said they avoid Good Friday because they find it to be too funereal. The sorrow and gloominess of the day is too...
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Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, is the day we traditionally remember the last meal Jesus had with his disciples, when he instituted the Lord’s Supper and, according to John’s Gospel, washed...
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What does it really mean to let go of all that which weighs us down and makes us feel trapped? What will it take for us to keep our eyes fixed...
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In September of 1995 my mother called our family together to tell us that we needed to start preparing for her death. She knew that it was just a matter of...
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I was taught as a child never to question God’s presence and always to look to the Lord as my source of help and strength. As I’ve matured into adulthood, however,...
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As Jesus ends his journey and enters Jerusalem, you’d think Mark would give us a lofty summary of his work or a stirring sermon to prepare us for the climactic spectacle...
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At last our journey with Jesus has led us to Jerusalem, two days before Passover. The walk has not been easy, but in spite of the difficulties and misunderstandings the disciples...
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Jesus’ opponents “were searching for a way to arrest Jesus and kill him” (CEB). You suspected that the authorities would eventually put an end to the Jesus commotion. What you didn’t...
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