Didn’t see that coming!

Didn’t see that coming!

Think of two lines, one beneath the other. The top one is architect straight, spot on. The lower one resembles a string of Christmas lights as they are taken out of the box each year, once again frustratingly knotted, kinked, and twisted. The first shows God’s pattern...
The unending in-between

The unending in-between

Today is already Day 38 of the 40 days Jesus spent with his disciples before going home to his Father. The clock is ticking unbeknownst to this excited band of followers who are still getting accustomed to having him back. Even at this late hour, all are eagerly...
Collapsing foundations

Collapsing foundations

On a bright, sunny September morning, I sat in my seat at Williamsburg Community Chapel, eagerly anticipating the teaching from Pastor Jack Hayford at this two-day pastors’ seminar. He had just opened in prayer when an usher came up and spoke something quietly to him....
Love never fails

Love never fails

We’ve just been focusing on the tumultuous events of Holy Week. We considered the disciples’ confusion and despair as the week came to a close with Jesus’ death on the cross. That was followed by the equally cataclysmic event of all events, the not-experienced, (not...
Beautiful Blessed Silent Saturday 

Beautiful Blessed Silent Saturday 

“For God alone my soul waits in silence.  From Him comes my salvation.  He is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken” Ps 62:1&2 ESV    After Jesus was captured, crucified and buried in the tomb, can you imagine...