It is all too easy to distance ourselves from the reality of the narrative in the Gospels. On Good Friday, we reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross; without His shed blood, we would have no redemption. But we often skip a day as we rush to the triumphant joy of His resurrection. […]
Easter
It’s Easter and He is Risen!
An Ancient Easter Poem of Jubilee If any be a devout lover of God, let him partake with gladness from this fair and radiant feast. If any be a faithful servant, let him enter rejoicing into the joy of his Lord. If any has wearied himself with fasting, let him now enjoy his reward. If […]
Be Thankful But Don’t Camp Under the Empty Cross
As is my yearly practice, as this is Holy Week on the Christian calendar, I will be reading each narrative found in the Bible that portrays the immediate events that led up to the Cross. I will pause and feast on Jesus’ great discourse in John 14-17. I will pause and somberly reflect on His […]
So Now What Do We Do?
It’s the day after Easter, pretty pastel dresses are put away, the lilies fade, and the fridge is full of coloured hard-boiled eggs waiting to be used. The church choir has sung its last glorious cantata for the year or at least until Christmas. Now what? It’s the day after Jesus ascended into heaven, his […]
God’s Prescription to Cure a Disgruntled Heart
The Lord’s prescription for my ungrateful heart is a simple one. He asks me to intentionally choose to live each day in gratefulness. I write this at the beginning of what is called Holy Week in some church traditions. No matter what your denomination or faith stream, it’s a good time to think upon the […]
Start Running – Never Quit!
Hebrews 12: 1-2 (TPT) – “As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. So, we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Then we will be able to run life’s marathon race with passion and determination, for […]