“As If” We must forever move forward in faith, despite our doubts and fears—that is the path of true discipleship. It’s hard to trust. No one wants a cross. But…

“A Dangerous Place” “The wilderness is a dangerous place. You only go there if you have to.” Mark’s Gospel account of Jesus’ temptations doesn’t provide many details. But the few details…

The Lenten journey begins… Scripture Reading: Psalm 51 The quintessential Lenten Psalm. David knew what he’d done. He knew the depth and breadth of his sin. But he also knew…

“Divine Encounters” At the top of the mountain of transfiguration, Jesus shows the disciples the glorious nature of the Christ. And it seems to me that it might be impossible…

“Our Father’s Business” The picture of the boy Jesus who lives the life of a normal child obedient, dutiful in his parents care, the foreshadowing of his future teaching in…

“Possessed” Jesus doesn’t leave us to deal with our demons alone, however we define them. Not when we are beloved and belong, body and soul to God bought at a…