Lent
Glory and Resilience: 2nd Sunday in Lent
The Transfiguration story shows us the glory of God revealed just before Jesus faces opposition. Yet, he remains faithful and steadfast.
Lent
The Transfiguration story shows us the glory of God revealed just before Jesus faces opposition. Yet, he remains faithful and steadfast.
Lent
When confronted by Satan’s temptation, three times Jesus quotes exclusively from Deuteronomy 6-8. He knows he's standing in for Israel in these stories in order to re-tell it as God had intended. In the language of the school yard, Israel – through Jesus – gets a “do over” and so do we.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday isn't just a religious ritual, it is a call to awareness instead of self-deception; to life in the face of death; and, to transformation in and through Jesus Christ.
Transfiguration
From Moses' radiant face at Sinai to Jesus' Transfiguration, God's glory transforms those who encounter it. Paul reminds us that in Christ, we live unveiled, reflecting a lasting transformation. Discover how God's presence changes us permanently.
Epiphany
Jesus calls us to defy the world's logic of revenge and scarcity—offering a love that transforms enemies, heals wounds, and sets us free.
today shalom
Maybe the greatest work of peace isn’t about winning arguments but embodying peace itself. Maybe the way we speak, act, and carry ourselves is the first step in the peacemaking process.
today shalom
Jesus’ blessing on the peacemakers is not just a word of encouragement—it’s a call to action. It’s an invitation to partner with God in setting things right.
Exploring matters of the heart—both spiritual and physical—through two newsletters, The Rhythm of Grace and My Heart Failure Life.
Travel with Jesus, on this Sixth Sunday of Epiphany, to stand eye-to-eye with those who desperately need help, healing, and hope. Matthew's Gospel features The Sermon on the Mount, but in Luke, Jesus and his disciples encounter this crowd on a "level place." Luke's
As we move through the season of Epiphany, we see ways in which Jesus reveals the presence and power of God. Today we arrive at the Sea of Galilee as God reveals His abundant presence through Jesus to disciples in-the-making.
The story of how I went from healthy to heart failure in two years, and how I hope to help other heart failure patients and their support team.
This Sunday: Luke 4:21-30 - When Grace Breaks Boundaries As we journey through Epiphany, we've been watching Jesus reveal who he is and what his presence means for our world. Like light breaking through clouds, each revelation brings both clarity and challenge. Last week, we saw him
My journey from healthy to heart failure, and what I'm learning along the way.
This Week: From Me to You + Buddy the Cat + Our Book + This Sunday: Jesus Fulfills Isaiah's Promise + Reflections for the Week + Resources for Growth + A Blessing Listen: From Me to You 0122250:00/335.0186671× Our Book: The Way of Grace: Gospel Stories for Lent Check out our
In Today's Newsletter – A Rhythm for Your Day + Meditation for This Week + Reflections for the Week Ahead + Resources + Preview of Next Week + My Blessing for Your Week. A Rhythm for Your Day: Debbie and I begin each morning listening to Grace For All, a 5-minute daily devotional podcast.
This week Luke's Gospel brings us to the banks of the Jordan River, where a world-changing transition is about to unfold.
As winter keeps the Northern Hemisphere in long nights, we stand between the simple settings of Christmas and the exotic events of Epiphany. This Sunday our readings take us from celebrating Christ's birth to witnessing how his divine light draws seekers from afar.
A new year calls for a new venture! To discover what Debbie and I have planned for 2025, please continue reading this first post here on my new site titled, The Rhythm of Grace. As you may know, I began writing a weekly meditation (shorter than a sermon, thank goodness!
We're in the middle of the 12 days of Christmas until Epiphany. While you might be tempted to pack Christmas up, wait until January 6 for the Magi to appear. We'll talk about the meaning of that next week, but this week we have one of
Luke 1:39-55 (NIV) 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was