In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we focus on gifts, decorations, activities, and family gatherings. Many denominations make Christmas the most ‘wonderful time of the year.’ Yet for Jesus followers, our focus should be that empty tomb. The Lenten season leads up to the hosannas of Palm Sunday, the tragedy of Good Friday, and […]
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We do not focus a great deal of theology on the humanity of Jesus. Yet we know he lived and died as a human being. The television series, The Chosen, has brought more of the human physical and emotional characteristics of Jesus to the forefront. Maybe this series has become so popular because we needed
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Ash Wednesday this year, 2023, was the first time I wore the ashes cross on my forehead. It was deeply meaningful. I did not grow up in a religious tradition that included the ashes-on-the-forehead practice. In the buckle of the Bible belt, it was considered too ‘Catholic.’ But many of those traditionally legalistic beliefs have
At various events during one week’s time, three people told me, “You are a treasure.” I knew this was a compliment, and I truly appreciated the sentiment. At the same time, I was a bit nonplussed to be described as such. When I think of treasure, my first impression is an antiquity. The movie National
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