Tag Archives: resurrection

New Life

New Life
There are plants in my yard that I thought were dead, but after ignoring them I found they had started to grow again. Maybe they were close to dead, or maybe they were just dormant. Seeds can look lifeless. But plant a seed, even after a thousand years, and it may still sprout. This is…
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Ash

Ash
Our culture hides death. I’m not sure why. Maybe we’re uncomfortable with expressing the pain or facing our own mortality. Or maybe it simply forces us to recognize we’re not in control. But this season gives us a stark reminder with every ash-marked forehead. Ash is a picture of our mortality, our physical destination. Cultures going…
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Passion Week reflections

Passion Week reflections
Passion Week is so called because of the suffering and agony of Christ. Passion is defined in lay terms as “strong and barely controlled emotion.” Our minds cannot fully comprehend nor our hearts understand what was done on our behalf. God longs to be with us, in restored relationship forever, so He purposefully and passionately…
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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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