Scripture: John 20:1-18 We have all walked “tomb-ward” like Mary, on a morning of defeat or despair or deep grief. Pick up the daily paper. Evidence that evil is… read more

John 20:1-18 That first Easter experience is somewhat lackluster, especially in the lives of those first responders. The story involves three persons who were followers of Jesus. … read more

John 18:1–19:42 What a day! Who in the world gave it the name “Good Friday”? Reading even the most sketchy and benign accounts of that day is enough to make… read more

Isaiah 65:17-25 Supposedly, the “fight vs. flight” instinct is one of the most basic wirings in our brains, helping us decide how to act in the face of danger in… read more

Scriptures for All Saints Day: Revelation 7:9-17; Psalm 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12 M.C. Escher is one of my favorite artists. He’s the guy who did the pencil … read more

John 13:1-7, 31b-35 Say the word glory aloud. Let it roll across the tongue and out of your mouth. The very word glory contains a sense of triumph and grandeur. On August 16th in … read more