Today is Maundy Thursday. Maundy Thursday is the day we remember Jesus celebrating the Last Supper with His disciples and washing their feet. This morning I was reading the account of Jesus washing the feet of His disciples in John 13. One verse stopped me in my tracks. In John 13:3 we are told, “Jesus … Continue reading A Quick Maundy Thursday Reflection: John 13:3-4
Jesus is Willing
In Matthew 9:1-4 we have a powerful story of Jesus cleansing a man with leprosy. Jesus is coming down the mountain having just taught one of the most world changing sermons and right away, this man comes up to Him and says, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reaches out, … Continue reading Jesus is Willing
The Importance of Identity
Where is my identity found? If I am honest this has been the question I have wrestled with the most these last few months. In June I resigned from the church I pastored for 11 years to take a new ministry position. I am no longer a pastor of a local congregation and what I … Continue reading The Importance of Identity
“I Didn’t Know Him”
A few weeks ago I was reading John 1 and a phrase I had never paid much attention to jumped off of the page (I love it when this happens!). John the Baptist is describing when he baptized Jesus, the moment where John proclaims, “here is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin … Continue reading “I Didn’t Know Him”
Fear or Faith?
Where is the line between fear and faith? I have heard it said over and over the command given the most in Scripture is the command to “fear not”. Paul tells Timothy “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment”. We are called to walk by … Continue reading Fear or Faith?
The Way Forward Is To Remember
One of the best ways to move forward is to look back. The Christian life is one of remembrance. Over and over again throughout Scripture the people of God are called to remember. Moses tells the Israelites in the wilderness throughout the book of Deuteronomy the way to remain faithful in the Promised Land is … Continue reading The Way Forward Is To Remember
Faithful Ministry Fruit:John 15:1-11
How do we bear faithful fruit in our ministries? This is the question we are all seeking to answer. We spend time in prayer asking for wisdom and guidance to be fruitful. We sit down with other leaders in our church and outside our church to plan how to be fruitful. This is the desire … Continue reading Faithful Ministry Fruit:John 15:1-11
Dear Ev and J: A Letter To My Kids In The Midst of Corona
Dear Ev and J, I don’t know what to say to you. You are mostly oblivious to the chaos of the world around you, the heaviness and sadness of what is happening all over the globe. You know the word coronavirus, but you have no idea the destruction this virus is doing, the way it … Continue reading Dear Ev and J: A Letter To My Kids In The Midst of Corona
Death and Life: A Poem
Death and life Dual realities of this world Wisdom is recognizing and living in this truth Death and life The hope of the latter needed to endure the former The victory of the latter swallowing the power of the former Death and life We deal with each the same way Friends gathered, the table spread, … Continue reading Death and Life: A Poem
Resurrection Morning: A Poem Inspired by John 20:11-18
The early morning dark makes it hard to see the one standing before me. Where is my Rabbi? Where is my friend? Where is the one I have given my life to? The tomb is empty. The brightness of the angel is overwhelming. The gardener asking me why I am weeping is infuriatingly annoying. Then, … Continue reading Resurrection Morning: A Poem Inspired by John 20:11-18
Rural Ramblings 