Holy Saturday: The Day In Between
It’s the day after.You know that feeling.The phone calls have been made.The tears have been cried — at least the first wave.And now — there’s silence.A quiet so heavy it almost echoes. Yesterday, everything changed.Jesus — Teacher, Healer, Friend — was gone.Laid in a borrowed tomb.Stone rolled shut.Hope — sealed behind it. Can you imagine…
Holy Wednesday — Halfway There
We call Wednesday “Hump Day.Weekend in sight. Hang on just a little longer. But this Wednesday?This one wasn’t about pushing through to something easy.For Jesus, it meant one day closer to the cross. Scripture tells us this day is often called “Spy Wednesday.” Judas –one of His own — went to the chief priests and…
Famous First and Last Words
We’ve all heard the phrase “famous last words.”Sometimes they’re funny. Sometimes they’re serious. Sometimes they’re the words we wish we could take back. But lately I’ve been thinking — what about our famous first AND last words? When Jesus began His ministry, His FIRST words were simple and life-changing to those diverse group of men:“Follow…
Just a Little Tweak to Welcome Spring
March 20th, is the official first day of Spring, BUT……. Tonight before we crawl into bed, let’s remember the simple tradition that comes every spring — moving our clocks forward one hour. Yes, we may lose an hour of sleep (I know… I felt that groan too), but we gain longer days, brighter evenings, and…
Lent Means Course Correction
Back when I was a private pilot, I learned something quickly — flying isn’t just about getting off the ground. It’s about staying on course. We had a single-engine Cessna 182 — a sweet little ride. And I still remember the truth every pilot learns — wind changes everything. Wind speed and wind direction can…
What Are YOU Passionate About?
“This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!” (Psalm 118:24) I want THAT passion of a daily attitude of gratitude and joy, recognizing each day as a precious gift from God, Oh, yes – we are passionate God-fans every day. AND, also, on this particular day –-…
From Dallas to Bethlehem — What a Difference a Town Makes
I was born in Dallas, Texas—a city that does nothing small. Big highways. Tall buildings. Big hair (at least back then). I entered the world in Parkland Memorial Hospital, a clean, sterile, well-equipped place with machines that beeped and doctors who knew exactly what they were doing. My mother was just a few miles from…
Follow the Star
Saturday night, we literally followed THE STAR!Not a twinkle on top of a tree — not a glittering yard decoration — but THE Star — Jesus. The One who came from heaven to earth and now leads us all the way home again. We attended the Follow the Star outdoor production at Good Shepherd Church…
The Blessings Keep Coming
Here we are — the day after Thanksgiving. The dishes were washed, the leftovers were stacked in the fridge and the cooks of America finally sat down for the first time in 48 hours. For some, today is the great exhale after pouring heart and soul into a feast of epic proportions. For others? It’s…
Take a Nap – God’s Got You
It’s no secret that I’m an early riser. Always have been. I was the kid who bounced out of bed at 6 a.m. while the rest of the house was still snoozing. That hasn’t changed much over the years. The only difference is that now, I’ve added an important ritual to my day: the mid-day…