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Some things are too wonderful and great to put into words.  Some things must be experienced to be understood and fully appreciated.  Yet, we try to explain the unexplainable and to share these moments because they are too wonderful to … Continue reading →

 Dear Blog Reader, Whether you are a devoted regular or a first-timer, I believe we have a relationship of trust. Even pastors can confess and be a little irreverent at times. Confession first: I am quirky, eccentric, and a bit … Continue reading →

I wish you a good morning on this Easter Monday.   It’s a special observance on our church calendar and in some places even a national holiday, but what are we celebrating?  When my kids were little it was a “sugar … Continue reading →

Liturgically in the Christian calendar, Ash Wednesday begins Lent, a 40-day time for reflection, penitence and perhaps fasting. This period of time is followed by Palm Sunday, a time to remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.  His teachings had stirred a … Continue reading →

Growing up, Easter was always a wonderful time in our lives on many levels.  I always got a new pair of white patent leather shoes and dress as I had outgrown these from the previous year.  I used the same … Continue reading →

Whenever I read the Passion of the Lord, I hope for a different ending to the story.  I do the same thing every time I watch the movie “Titanic.”  I can’t help but hope that the ship will miss the … Continue reading →

Some maintain that people have to be properly instructed about Communion so they understand exactly what they are doing. Others insist you have to prepare carefully for communion. I see the value in those notions, but I would hesitate to … Continue reading →

As we prepare for the death and resurrection of our Lord, let’s prepare for the decision we need to make in our personal life. Read Joshua 24.  Here Joshua gives us a history lesson on the faithfulness of God. How … Continue reading →

 For reasons that escape me, Palm Sunday was my confirmation day. Maybe it was yours too. The way it was explained to my thirteen-year-old self was that it led to my first Communion on Maundy Thursday. Again, where is the … Continue reading →

The Gospel for Holy Monday comes from John 12:1-7.  !1Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus … Continue reading →