The Son Was Sent: The Scandal and Beauty of God’s Grace
In a world that rejected prophets and abused power, the Master still sent His Son. The parable of the tenants speaks of God's deep grace and the cost of rejecting His offer. Holy Week is a moment to receive the Cornerstone anew.
We’re not the first or the only believers to ‘drink from a fire hose’
When you read any or all of the four Gospels, you quickly see that the disciples were having their own trouble keeping up with all the amazing things they were seeing and experiencing with Jesus. We can relate.
Holy week: Advance notice wasn’t enough, because facts are not enough
Jesus told them what was coming, but maybe they didn’t believe it because they were in denial. Looking back, we realize we need to know more than just the facts of Holy Week.
Holy Week: Pilate’s question and the decision we, too, must make
There is much to think about this Holy Week. Today I am struck by the conversation of Jesus with Pilate.
In a complicated world, Jesus offers a message actually quite simple
It’s easy to miss how simple is the message of Jesus, even for a complicated day like our own. Paul calls us to clarity with what we consider in this devotion.