Imagine that moment—the sun is rising on the third day, light breaking through the shadows of despair; Mary Magdalene going to the tomb…

       Luke 19:28-40 Palm Sunday: A Celebration of Jesus’ Kingship Palm Sunday, or the triumphant entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem marks the beginning…

       Today the calendar marks the fifth Sunday of Lent, and the gospel lesson comes from John. In our reading we find that…

       The Prodigal Son: A Story of Grace and Celebration Most Christians are familiar with Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son—sometimes referred to…

       Isaiah 55:1-9 – God’s Invitation to Abundant Life The prophets of Israel were remarkable individuals, often delivering messages that challenged and inspired….

       Luke 13:31-35 Today marks the Second Sunday of Lent. Just two weeks ago, on Ash Wednesday, we began this journey with Jesus—a…

       Luke 4:1-13. Last Wednesday all the historic churches began the celebration of Lent. These are the last forty days of Jesus’ ministry…

       Luke 9:28-36 Today, millions of Christians around the world celebrate Transfiguration Sunday, one of the most significant events in Jesus and his…

       The reading from Genesis in the lectionary is accompanied by Luke 6:27-38, which I will read: 27 “But to you who are…

       Chapter 4 of Luke opens with Jesus being led by the Spirit to the wilderness, after 40 days there, he went to…