With the loss of a #1 seed and a couple #2 seeds, many March Madness brackets are no doubt busted, especially since one of the #2 seeds was perennial power, Duke. And now that we are deep into Lent, there’s a good chance that your Lenten sacrifice is busted as well. So, just as online bracket groups offer “bracket busted” … [Read more...]
Happy Easter! Now What?
Happy Easter! Now what? If the two angels from Acts 1 had any say in the matter, they’d say, “Quit gawking.” The implied undertone: We’re glad you had a happy Easter, now get busy, there is work to be done, a Resurrection to be lived. In fact, to quote the two angels from Acts 1:10-11, words uttered just moments … [Read more...]
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not?
It’s easy to get caught in the game “He Loves Me; He Loves Me Not” with God. Things go well: He loves me. Things go not so well: He loves me not. The events we celebrate this week should settle this game of back and forth. But why hasn’t it? In all honesty, it’s an innocent and natural reaction to not feel loved by … [Read more...]
Our Need for Resurrection Peace
The first word, according to the gospels of Luke and John, out of Jesus’ resurrected mouth to His disciples was simply “peace.” In John, Jesus said it first to the group (twice) then later to Thomas. While “peace be with you” was a common greeting, there is no other record of Jesus using these words at any time. It’s like He … [Read more...]
Digging Out Easter Moments: Here are Five
The Easter season provides opportunity for countless Bible moments that make you go “wow.” Below are five faves. The key word in the headline, however: digging. These Bible moments are best served through self-discovery, so you’ll see the minimum amount of detail necessary to get you well on your way to your own Easter moments. … [Read more...]