A Celebration of Abundant Grace

A Celebration of Abundant Grace

“Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on...
Called To Do More

Called To Do More

“But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.”—Luke 12:48 NLT   There is an...
Holy Week

Holy Week

“Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying.”—Matthew 28:5-6 The season of Lent takes...
Jesus and Holy Week

Jesus and Holy Week

We stand in the middle of this week reflecting on the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem with palms, yet knowing what is coming. There is the touching gathering of the beloved community that we know as the Last Supper.  It is a moment of tenderness and also betrayal...
Planting And Easter

Planting And Easter

Finally, after waiting and waiting, the time has come to put plants in the dirt.  Each plant is filled with all kinds of potential.  I am hoping my cherry tomatoes are going to produce enough to keep our salads equipped for the summer. Then I am looking forward to...