Have you ever seen those movies where time stands still all around a couple that are engaged in conversation? I picture that happening in our text today when Jesus says, “Mary.” It’s a powerful moment that reminds us of why Christ came – and it’s the subject of our podcast on this Easter morning. Continue reading John 20:1-18 Taking A Moment…
Why was the cross necessary…and was it something that God just randomly said he would do? In this mini podcast we’ll briefly listen to why this moment came to be and the work that it did. Continue reading John 12:20-36 The Predicted, and Necessary, Moment: The Cross
What all do you picture on Palm Sunday as Jesus came riding in with that massive crowd? In this podcast we’re going to look at a few of the groups that were present as well as their hope/intention in this moment…and then we’ll take a look at what really struck me about Jesus. Continue reading John 12:9-19 The Triumphal Entry of Jesus
It’s time to sit at the Garden of Gethsemane. A space, and scene before the cross, that gives us a foretaste OF the cross and all that Christ endured…for you! Continue reading Matthew 26:36-46 Because You Can’t (Jesus Did!)
What does it mean to put Jesus first? What does it mean to give him your “all” as he has given his all to you? In today’s podcast we’ll look at exactly that in the story of “Jesus Anointed at Bethany”. It’s a story of contrasts…it’s a story of hope…and it’s a major story in the moments before the cross. Continue reading Matthew 26:6-13 An Act of Devotion
The story of the people of God is one that is quite troubled…from day 1! So what does it mean to BE the people of God? What does it mean to navigate this world as believers…and what happens when we don’t? In today’s Lenten podcast we look at the parable of the tenants and just how horrible we are…and yet how full of grace God is! Continue reading Matthew 21:33-46 And Yet He Still Came
In our podcast today we use Psalm 121 as a “Lenten” prep text as we begin to step into Lent. As we recognize that Christ is our “helper” (as the psalmist looks for help) I began to wonder where did Christ look when help was needed? Continue reading Psalm 121: Help from the Maker – A Psalm of Lenten Preparation
In this podcast we look at not only Jesus’ entry on that Palm Sunday but what his entrance was declaring and how it was ANTI what the people wanted. And it’s in that entry that we are challenged to find OUR desires for popularity and whom WE seek to please. Continue reading Matthew 21:1-11 Relinquishing Our Need for Popularity
In today’s podcast we continue down the journey of “relinquishing” different things – and today we look at what it means, and why, we are called to relinquish our lives. Continue reading Matthew 10:5-42 Relinquishing Our Lives
Who is your enemy? Why are they your enemy and how have YOU responded to them? In this podcast we will take a look at how Jesus responds to HIS enemies and, hopefully, realize that WE are called to respond likewise. Continue reading Luke 19:37-44 Relinquishing Our Enemies
The Simple Preacher 