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
In today’s podcast we continue with our “relinquishing” series and look at what it means to feel “superior” than others. And we do so by diving into Paul’s words to the Romans and not only understanding why he writes what he writes but we’ll use that as a mirror for our own lives. Continue reading Romans 3 9-20 Relinquishing Our Superiority
In today’s podcast we continue through our Lent series on “relinquishing” different things – and today we look at our “expectations.” What ARE they, where do we use them with God, and really what does all that even mean? Continue reading John 3:1-21 Relinquishing Our Expectations
In this podcast, and during Lent, we look at different things we are called to “relinquish” as followers of Jesus – and so we begin by looking at the one thing we lost way at the beginning: Control. Continue reading Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Relinquishing Control
This Easter message is one of hope and simplicity. It’s one that declares that the day is what it is, the empty tomb was what it was, and the people who were there…well, they could be talked to if you needed verification (then, obviously not now). It’s about understanding the day and allowing it to stand. Continue reading Mark 16:1-8 The Hope of Easter Morning
We are now in the season of Lent and this year I am doing something a little different. Instead of focusing on texts leading up to the last week of Christ or something of that nature, this year I am reflecting on songs. Songs that speak of who Christ is and what he has done for creation. And so this podcast, since it’s Palm Sunday, … Continue reading Psalm 118 – The Enduring Love of God
On this 3rd Sunday of Lent we explore Exodus 12: 3-14, 21-30 and the first passover meal. We’ll jump into all the requirements and preparations but really we’ll look at the lamb and the blood and how they are so integral to who we are and what Christ has done. Continue reading Exodus 12:3-14, 21-30 The Blood of the Lamb
