But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. 14 1 … Continue reading “GRIEVE AS PEOPLE WHO HAVE HOPE”

Lent has come and gone, and we had a great time reading the Word of God together (during Lenten meditations); however, the discipline to read and study God’s word is never seasonal. If we are to grow as a church in worship, fellowship, and outreach, we must take the reading and studying God’s word seriously. … Continue reading ““DEVOTING” TO READ GOD’S WORD”

My favorite season in the church’s liturgical calendar is the season leading to Easter, especially the last three days prior to Easter Sunday. I have such wonderful memories of this season. In Latin it is called Easter Triduum, meaning “Three Days.” The Triduum includes Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil or Holy Saturday. Many … Continue reading “EASTER TRIDUM”

Journey is one of my favorite metaphors that describes life in general, our Christian Walk, and the lifecycle of a church. This metaphor is rich in its imagery. The one that is simple and yet profound is that in this journey there is a beginning and a destination. It really doesn’t matter where we begin … Continue reading “Our Lenten Journey of Hope”