Seeing for ourselves
Plum has been coughing in the night a lot of late which inevitably means I get more night-time visits. Often, I’m indulgent and we […]
Plum has been coughing in the night a lot of late which inevitably means I get more night-time visits. Often, I’m indulgent and we […]
Preachers are afraid they might upset some members of their congregations. They are afraid to say what they really believe about Jesus’ crucifixion.
She’s been at the market all day Tuesday and much of Wednesday morning, too. So many things were needed for the meal. And she wanted […]
I was chatting with a parent this week. She wanted to be thoughtful and faithful about it. Yes, the Easter bunny is around. But how […]
I have neglected my blog terribly this month. I’ve published 5 times! It’s been a tough month in these parts and ministry took over my […]
I believe that God has a plan for our lives. Think of it as Plan A. But many of us have our own Plan A. […]
I’m not sure if they heard it mentioned at church or if I slipped it into the conversation, but the kids are wondering about Holy Week. Not the stories – they have those down pat. But the terminology. I heard them discussing it the other day and they are a little confused. They seem to think that “holy” means “ancient.” Long ago and far away and all that jazz. Which makes Holy Week into History Week or something.
(Warning: The content about crucifixion is for mature audiences.) benedictus qui venit! Huh? I was in an airport recently and overheard people talking in a […]
Palm Sunday. The beginning of Holy Week – the week that saw a fickle crowd shout, “Hosanna!” on Day 1, and five days later, “Crucify!” […]