I Thirst
The following is a homily I delivered tonight as part of a Good Friday tenebrae service. “Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, ‘I thirst.'”...
View ArticleDeath and Dawning – Holy Saturday
It’s late in the evening of Holy Saturday, 2012. I’ve been a follower of Jesus for most of my life, so this day, though holy, is often just a blip between the utter desolation of Jesus’ death and...
View ArticleThis Battleground: A Holy Week Reflection
On recent Sunday mornings we’ve been singing “Never Once” by Matt Redman. Take a minute to review the lyrics… Standing on this mountaintop Looking just how far we’ve come Knowing that for every step...
View Articlemorning, the first day
Study of Women Mourning by Michelangelo Buonarroti dirt and ash adorn my head, a dark covering of filth gritty on my scalp. thick, tangled hairs scratch my cheek like coarse threads, strangely...
View ArticleA Holy Week
On Palm Sunday I preached the good news about God’s unexpected salvation – salvation from sin, salvation for all, and salvation from circumstances. I said this – If God’s power can conquer sin and...
View ArticleThe Women Who Follow Jesus
Occasionally I guest blog elsewhere. Here’s my latest post for the Biblical Gender Equality Blog for the ECC — The Women Who Follow Jesus. Tagged: discipleship, Holy Week, Lent, Women in ministry
View ArticleIt Is Finished
John 19:30 — When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” I’d never been so relieved, so exhausted, so exhilarated, and in so much pain at the same time. Night had fallen, and I sat...
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