Category Archives: Holidays and Feasts

Like a Mother

Like a Mother
There are many kinds of mothers described in the Bible - Eve, the mother of all; Sarah, who birthed Israel; Bathsheba, who advocated for her son Solomon; Hagar who sacrificed for Ishmael, Hannah, who believed and gave Samuel to God; and, of course, Elizabeth and Mary. Hosea uses the imagery of a ferocious mother bear…
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Still Easter?

Still Easter?
Does my life reflect the reality of the resurrection – or is it just an annual celebration? I love attending sunrise service. While it was a gorgeous morning overlooking the harbor this year, it felt somehow incomplete since some of my favorite hymns weren't sung. OK - and shouldn't there be a trumpet? Those are…
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Anticipation

Anticipation
Maundy Thursday represents for me a night of anticipation. With a heaviness of what is to come, and mindful of His brief time left, Jesus gave the disciples important instructions. There is an urgency to His words and He gives some commands. Indeed, "maundy" comes from the Latin word for commandment. Jesus commanded them to love. He…
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The Path of the Lamb

The Path of the Lamb
While we begin to focus our minds toward holy week, our Jewish brothers and sisters prepare for Passover. Historically, part of their preparation included choosing the lamb for sacrifice. God gave specific instructions and history points us to how they were kept. Since Christ is our Passover lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7), let us see how He…
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