2015. World events escalate and rumors of end-times intertwine within conversations and thoughts as we watch the news. “We’re closer than we’ve ever been,” we mumble. Of course we are. Each year we creep closer. I remember when 1984 was supposed to be the end of the world. At least that was as far as George Orwell’s mind dreamed …
When God Seems Absent or Missing: The Parable of the Car Keys
Once in awhile I like to watch The Ellen Degeneres Show. It always surprises me when it’s a rerun, which I wouldn’t know except for the fact that she’s talking about Halloween and it’s March. Anyway, as I sat with the Lord today waiting for Him to give me an idea for a post, He reminded me of Ellen, …
Word Wednesday: A New Understanding of Palm Sunday/ Hosanna and Psalm 118
(The photo above is one I took of the narrow streets of present day Jerusalem.) We celebrate Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem as “Palm Sunday” because the people threw their coats on the road for a make-shift red carpet, and they tore off palm branches to wave in the air as they yelled, “Hosanna! Hosanna!” Have you ever wondered why …
Bite of Bread: Palm Sunday Week Reading Plan
I love Easter. It’s my favorite holiday. I would like to tell you that it’s my favorite because I’m just that spiritual, but I have a sneaky suspicion that I love it because Easter always ushers in spring. Even in cold climates where an Easter sweater is required rather than a new Easter dress because the snow won’t melt without …
How to Thrive in a Culture of Critics
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” ~Jesus We live in a culture of critics. Everybody has an opinion, and …