Monthly Archives: March 2024

Then Simon Peter came along behind them and went straight into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there, as well as the cloth that had been wrapped around Jesus’ head. The cloth was still lying in its … Continue reading →

When I was a young child, I often spent the hours between noon and 3 o’clock on Good Friday, sitting in silence in our beautiful local park. I don’t remember if I made it through the whole time without talking. … Continue reading →

Maundy Thursday is from the Latin word mandatum meaning commandment, referring to Jesus’ words at his Last Supper. “I give you a new commandment. Love one another as I have loved you.” This is what the Savior did for us. … Continue reading →

Wednesday is known in popular culture as “hump day.”  Once over the hump of Wednesday it’s supposedly downhill to Friday and the weekend. Who can ever forget the Geico commercial where the camel clomps through the office asking everyone what day … Continue reading →

There were a few “close” calls. We had tried before to buy our own house. It was always something preventing it. We were outbid, our credit ratio wasn’t high enough, the seller changed their mind. Mostly, I believe God was … Continue reading →

I come to Jesus at the beginning of this Holy Week.  I come just as I am.  I come to be mended.  I come remembering Jesus’ final week.  I remember Mary, Martha and Lazarus inviting Jesus to their home for … Continue reading →

This past week I lost my loving, caring, supportive, funny, smart as a whip, sassy little mom.  It was a shock to hear the words “Mom died tonight” in the phone call from my brother. We knew her time was … Continue reading →

The traditional lesson for Compline, the final worship service of the day, is 1 Peter 5:8-9: “Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the Devil prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. Resist him firm in your faith.” … Continue reading →