The readings for Trinity Sunday beautifully weave together the theme of God’s self-revelation and saving grace of freedom, restoration, and new life for the world through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Proverbs 8.1-4; 8.22-31 presents Wisdom as a divine presence, existing before creation and rejoicing in God’s work. This passage highlights the intimate relationship...
Let’s have a Gospel Conversation: Philip’s Desire: “Lord, show us the Father.” Philip’s words reveal a longing—a deep hunger to see and know God fully. His heart cries out for something more, something tangible. Have you ever felt like Philip—wanting God to be more visible, more undeniable in your life? But Jesus responds, not with...
This week’s readings are all about unity—Jesus prayed that his followers would be one, just as He and the Father are one. In Acts 16:16-34, Paul and Silas end up in prison after standing up for a young woman. Even in the darkest moment, they sing and pray, showing their deep trust in God. Then,...
“Risen and Real”— Jesus’ Promise of True Peace. John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” We live in a world that longs for peace—peace that promises safety,...
Christ is Risen, Alleluia! He is risen indeed, Alleluia! “Risen and Real”— Love That Remakes the World! In a world that often feels divided, harsh, and uncertain, Jesus gives us a simple yet radical command: love one another. This love is not passive or sentimental—it is bold, justice-seeking, and boundary-breaking. It is a love that...
Risen and Real! The celebration of life continues, this week with a story from the early church of Tabitha being raised from death, and with Jesus proclaiming himself as the Shepherd whose sheep know his voice and who find life in him. There is comfort here for all who are wrestling with the forces of...
Christ is Risen, Alleluia! He is risen indeed, Alleluia! Christ is risen! And yet, what does that mean on a Monday morning? After the Easter flowers have wilted and the Easter shouts of alleluia’s have quieted, how does resurrection shape the way we live? Today’s readings offer an answer: resurrection is not only something we...
In a world of cynicism and suffering, it can be tempting to see celebration as something flippant, irrelevant and heartless. However, in the light of the resurrection, and in witness to Christ, celebration takes on a prophetic character. This week as we continue to remember the resurrection of Christ and the life it brings, we...
EASTER- Christ is risen—He is risen indeed! This Easter, as we reflect on the first resurrection morning, we remember how the women came to the tomb expecting death. Their world had been shattered by violence, injustice, and profound grief. Yet, in the place of despair, they encountered something unimaginable—an empty tomb, a message of hope,...
The heart of the Palm Sunday celebration this year is God coming to God’s people in faithfulness and love. Jesus enters Jerusalem as the one who will suffer – this is the doorway to his passion – and in his suffering invites people into God’s grace and presence. And this arrival of God will not...
