thoughts on life and faith
With this post, I attempt to find a deeper understanding for the "Pro Life" movement. As someone who has been steeped in Christian ministry, I feel it necessary to speak on what appears to be the future of law on abortion. As someone who is largely frustrated with the leadership and political leaning of the … Continue reading On “Pro Life”
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted - Matthew 5:4 Lately I have been thinking a lot about the reasoning of suffering. Within the context of the last two years, facing with struggle and sadness has been inescapable. Yet, I look for some sort of structure to the chaos - a form … Continue reading Mourning the pandemic
I have always had great difficulty in believing in a higher power. Yet, this has not made it a topic that I meet with any indifference. The truth is, there is nothing I think of more - with both angst and dismay. How you put meaning into your life, centers around how you answer the … Continue reading You Never know
46“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” - Luke 23:46 Today, we wrap up our look at the 7 words or phrases of Jesus at the cross. It is a very un-Easter thing to look at words of Jesus from the crucifixion - these coming at the moment of His last earthly breath. Yet, … Continue reading 7 Words of Easter: Commit
30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. - John 19:30 Today we continue to lean into the 7 words or phrases of Jesus at the cross. We are all Easter Saturday people. Living in a time after death and before resurrection. A … Continue reading 7 Words of Easter: Finished
“I am thirsty.” - John 19:28b As the Lent season meets it's end with the resurrection of Christ, we reflect on Good Friday first. This day is met with bittersweet feelings, as our God was murdered for the salvation of all. This week, we have been going through what is referred to as the "Seven … Continue reading 7 Words of Easter: Thirst
25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” 27 and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. - John 19:25-27 … Continue reading 7 Words of Easter: Mother
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" - (Mark 15:34 / Matthew 27:46) There is a history of teaching which I have recently became aware of. Around Easter, many ruminate over what is referred to as the “Seven Words of Jesus” on the cross. The term “words” here are better described as “phrases”. … Continue reading 7 Words of Easter: Forsaken
43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” - Luke 23:43 There is a history of teaching which I have recently became fond of. Around Easter, many ruminate over what is referred to as the "Seven Words of Jesus" on the cross. The term "words" here are better described … Continue reading 7 Words of Easter: Paradise
34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” - Luke 23:34 There is a history of teaching which I have recently became aware of. Around Easter, many ruminate over what is referred to as the "Seven Words of Jesus" on the cross. The term "words" here are better described as "phrases". … Continue reading 7 Words of Easter: Forgive
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