John 13:1–17; Isaiah 52:7–10Second Sunday in Lent Some of the most powerful moments in scripture happen at ground level—literally. Dusty feet. A basin of water. A messenger running over mountains. A towel tied at the waist. These are not grand symbols of power; they are the everyday tools of people who move through the world …
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Feb 12
In Tears Seeing the Glory of God
The Great Reversal of Lent 1 John 11:1–44 • Psalm 126:5–6Why is it that we can only see the glory of God in tears? Lent begins with this unsettling truth: the places we most want to avoid are often the very places where God’s glory breaks open. John 11 makes this painfully clear. Mary and …
Feb 04
Leaving Our Jars Behind
John 5 There’s a small but powerful detail in the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well: after her encounter with Jesus, she leaves her water jar behind. It’s easy to rush past that line, but it carries the weight of transformation. She came to the well carrying the symbol of her …
Jan 26
When Healing Interrupts Our Expectations
John 5:1–18; Psalm 103:1–5 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,Psalm 103:2 We often imagine healing as something gentle, orderly, and predictable. We pray, we wait, and we hope that God will work in ways that make sense to us. Psalm 103 invites us to bless the …
