Faith seeking understanding– without race
Psalm 23 is a favorite of believer and non- believer alike. It is the most familiar, most often quoted selection of the Old Testament hymnbook. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” It is perhaps not easier said or believed as we enter another week of hunkering down and hoarding of the essentials. […]
Read More“The next day the great crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.” | John 12.12, NRSV It is interesting to see how people prepare the way for Jesus today. In America, we set up shop at his grave, selling -covered crosses, bubble gum eggs and bunny slippers. “Get […]
Read MoreHoly Saturday reminds us that even the silence speaks for God. The grave does not close God’s mouth. It does not have the final say. There will be no grave-robbing here. Holy Saturday teaches us that the power of God is not covered up by dirt or rocks. God weighs mountains and challenged us to […]
Read MoreGod of the resurrection and of the resurrected people, we bless Your name and raise the standard of our affection. This is Your day. Let Your praises rise this day. Let Your glory rise this day. Let the fragrance of Your sweet Spirit rise this day. Because we have entered into Your house with the […]
Read MoreShe kept her quiet vigil In the shadow of the cross, A youthful, sad- eyed woman Weeping softly for her loss… It was Friday… and her son was going to die… The infant she had cradled In her heart in other days Looked down in anguish With compassion in his gaze… It was Friday… and […]
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The Raceless Gospel 