Stan just read the gospel passage I often read at memorials with the promise that Jesus is
preparing a place for us. It is comforting and hopeful; relational and grounded. I love the image
of Jesus’ Father’s house, a welcoming home with many rooms, having a dwelling […]
On my first day exploring Barcelona with Brad, we exit our quaint apartment and make our way
through the bustling streets, deciding to walk instead of taking public transit. As we approach
the harbor, we happened upon the Porta de Santa Madrona, a gate from the last […]
Did you feel the earthquake? I was lying in bed thinking about how I wanted to talk about the earthquake in Matthew’s resurrection account when my bed started shaking violently. You can’t make up this stuff. Lying in the dark, I instantly realized I […]
Before I start this morning’s passage, I want to share a story with you. This story comes from the book of Maccabees, a sacred writing known as The Apocrypha that tells us about the 400 years between the end of […]