When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked where the disciples were, for fear of the Religious authorities, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples […]
Anyone who knows me for very long, learns that I love flowers. I love all kinds, all varieties, all colors. One of my favorite places is the nearby Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Even in the midst of winter, I can find flowers blooming in the conservatory. There is something nurturing and healing, being in the presence […]
“The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.’” Matthew 28:5-6 My confidence in the arrival of Spring wanes in years of bitter winter nights and sluggish March days. Yet, even when […]
Holy One, Shock and save me with the terrible goodness of this Friday, And drive me deep into my longing for your kingdom Until I seek it first- Yet not first for myself, But for the hungry And the sick And the poor of your children, For prisoners of conscience around the world, For those […]
“A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice.” Isaiah 42:3 Palm Sunday afternoon, we sang songs of resistance. “We shall Overcome,” “Hold On,” “Swing Low Sweet Chariot,” “Blowing in the Wind,” “I’m Not Afraid.” Some were new and others very […]
They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. Matthew 21:7-8 According to the gospel of Matthew, crowds surrounded Jesus, as he entered […]
Then God said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, mortal, and say to the breath: Thus says the Lord God: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.” I prophesied as the Lord commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived and stood […]
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