"We...are...always being given over to death for Jesus' sake." (2 Corinthians 4:11). "Lift mine eyes, but dimm'd with grief/No everlasting hills I see," wrote the Vioctorian poet Christina Rosetti in her poignant poem "A Better Resurrection." Rosetti's poem describes grasping for hope when she feels none, "numb'd too much for hopes or fears." Yet Rosetti … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 21st
Lent Day 3 – Feb. 20th
The Provocation We hate the word "submission." We want to be the bosses of our own lives, don't we? But the truth is this, you can't truly follow Jesus if you're the one holding the map. Scripture "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." (Matthew … Continue reading Lent Day 3 – Feb. 20th
Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 20th
"In the morning I will sing of your love" (Psalm 59:16). Canadian singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot is best known for enduring classics like "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" and "If You Could Read My Mind." But one of his lesser known songs is titled "The Minstrel of the Dawn." Like us, Lightfoot's troubadour/minstrel longs to … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 20th
Lent Day 2 – Feb. 19th
The Provocation We spend our lives building "personal brands" and protecting our reputations. Lent instead asks us: Who are you when nobody is watching? Scripture "But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen." (Matthew 6:6). Point to Ponder Performance-based faith is a lie. The … Continue reading Lent Day 2 – Feb. 19th
Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 19th
"Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete." (James 1:4) Joseph combed the job listings frustratedly. Previous jobs as a waiter had paid well, but regular weekend shifts typical of the restaurant industry made it hard for him as a new believer in Jesus to attend church regularly. "Why doesn't … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 19th
Ash Wednesday – Feb. 18th
Ash Wednesday 2026 Once again, I am offering a daily Lent series to walk you through the days of Lent leading up to Easter Sunday. As always, I hope that you will join me each day to take a few minutes out of your day to honor our Lord and Savior. Each day will be … Continue reading Ash Wednesday – Feb. 18th
No Thought Police 