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One Last Passover: Jesus Prepares the Table
- March 20, 2023
- by
- Chris Lawson
Jesus was a Jew. He had grown up celebrating the Passover and reciting the story of the Exodus. Now, one final time, he celebrates the Passover to foreshadow his own week to come. But, did you know that both stories were connected by a single Psalm?
If you missed it, click HERE for a brief podcast exploring the significance of Psalm 118 in the history of the church and why it would have marked the Last Supper.
Jesus would gather with his disciples...
The Triumphal Entry: An Announcement for the Ages
- March 13, 2023
- by
- Ashlee Johnson
On Palm Sunday Christians around the world celebrate Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem just a few days before he was crucified. Here are a few quick facts that may provide a fresh look at this inaugural scene in the Passion Week.
Better yet, click HERE for a brief podcast exploring the significance of the Triumphal Entry as you prepare your heart for Easter.
We celebrate Jesus’ “triumphal entry” into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, one week before Easter morning. This dramatic entry into the...
New Year, New You
- January 11, 2023
- by
- Joe Danehower
Sorry for the cliché title, but with all the promise and expectation of a new year, I think it’s a fair (and on the nose) question to ask. To put it more broadly, will anything actually be different this year? Judging by the short-lived verbal resurrection of “resolution” for today and the next few weeks, just about everyone is hoping the answer is yes, that there will be change or progress of some kind.
One could argue this desire for progress...
What Mary Knew
- December 20, 2022
- by
- Lori Travers
Sometimes I dream about having the same quiet strength and tenacity that Mary possessed. Experiencing an angelic visitation is one thing. But asking said angel, “How can this be since I am a virgin?” causes me to chuckle, honestly. Picture it. In the midst of her otherwise predictable day this innocent, betrothed, starry-eyed young lady becomes the object of a divine messenger. Gabriel, whose powerful presence overwhelmed Zechariah and Daniel, visits sweet Mary and her initial, greatly troubled reaction, turns...
Things St. Nicholas ACTUALLY Said…
- December 20, 2022
- by
- Chris Lawson
No, “Ho, Ho, Ho,” isn’t his quote. Neither was the idea of checking a list twice, flying reindeer led by a bright nose, or Home Alone (although it is nearly perfect).
Christmas for the Christian is an odd time. On this day, Christmas Day, all of us (well, some of us) wonder why we tell tales of a large man sneaking in our house while we slept to deliver the gifts we purchased and assembled.
Strange tradition, huh? Strange…or, maybe creepy.
The good...
The Most Important Trait You Have
- November 04, 2022
- by
- Pete Hardesty
I want to share about a time where my self-awareness was at a 0. Or maybe even negative if that’s possible. I was once leading a small team that had super high capacity. For about a month and a half, we worked long, intense hours with lots of overtime that resulted in tremendous success. At the first meeting after this season ended, I brought bottles of a sparkling beverage and fun champagne flutes to celebrate our success with a toast.
But...