The Christian calendar calls the week we are in “Holy Week.” Today we invite you to look at some of the relational moments Jesus experienced leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection. Find a quiet place. Read the passage slowly, savorly, even more than once. Imagine yourself in the scene. As you read, what are …
Rev. Clare Loughrige and Rev. Scott LoughrigeCo-Lead Pastors, Crossroads Church and Ministries We could say so many things about Easter’s surprise, glory, and good news, and all would be insufficient; still, we’re willing to try and fall short. Before anything else, here’s what we can’t ignore about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection: Jesus flipped his day’s …
Thirty-five years ago, on April 1st, Good Friday 1988, our son Paul died in the 9th month of pregnancy. He was our premier teacher who continues to teach us many things, including the Micah 6:8 passage we’ve focused on for Lent “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly.” This little person has broadened our life …
Lectionary reading from the Blue Book: Paul’s full letter to Philemon here From Paul’s letter to Philemon: “So if you consider me your *partner, welcome Onesimus as you would welcome me. If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge that to me.” Have you read Paul’s curious letter to Philemon? In a nutshell, …
Lectionary reading from the Blue Book: John 7:37-44 read full passage here “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Rivers of living water will brim and spill out of the depths of anyone who believes in me this way, just as the Scripture says.” Many of us practice fasting during the season of …