Matthew 27:1-31 27 When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people conferred together against Jesus in order to bring about his death. They bound him, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate the governor. 3 When Judas, his betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty […]
Matthew 26:57-75 57 Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas the high priest, in whose house the scribes and the elders had gathered. But Peter was following him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest; and going inside, he sat with the guards in order to see how this would […]
Yesterday was Palm Sunday and we joyously entered the sanctuary waving palm branches while singing “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna.” We have begun our journey through Holy Week and Christ’s last days. I invite you to join me throughout this week read the scriptures and reflect upon this journey in the days ahead. Matthew 26:1-30 When Jesus […]
I am an amateur gardener: playing in the dirt is fun for me. As winter descends upon us bringing freezing temperatures, my colorful plants freeze and I begin the work of cutting back the frozen plants leaving bare spots and brown and gray stalks behind. When I drive through my neighborhood, I see homes […]
A couple of months ago, I started a new job; actually 2 new jobs. I serve a wonderful congregation and get to work with people who are passionate about mission. In fact, several have spent several days in Houston, Texas after helping with Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts. In my other job, I serve as chaplain […]
Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces […]
Several weeks ago, my family traveled to Salem, Indiana; where my dad grew up on a farm outside of town. We hadn’t been there in a few years; my dad, Sally, my sister, Mark and Leslie, my brother and his wife, and Kenny, my nephew. It was the first trip for Liyuan, my daughter and […]
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