Psalm 18:1-3, 46-50 Back when I used to lead music at Junior Camp, one of my favorite songs to sing was "I Will Call Upon the Lord." We did a version that cut out about half of the lyrics and added some sweet karate chop action, which is why I liked it so much. It … Continue reading Advent Devotion: I Will Call Upon the Lord
Lent Reflection: Jesus spit
Jesus healed a lot of people during the course of his earthly ministry. His methods were as varied as the patients themselves. He reached out and touched lepers with His hands. He drove out fevers and demons with a command. He healed a paralytic by first forgiving His sins and then telling him to pick … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Jesus spit
Celebrating the victory He’s already won
Let me set the scene for you. Fast forward 33 years from the baby in the manger. Jesus has just spent three years with His disciples, teaching and performing miracles. Now Jesus is finally ready to enter Jerusalem, and as He does, He is given a king’s welcome. The people lay down their cloaks and … Continue reading Celebrating the victory He’s already won
Lent Reflection: Fully Known and Fully Loved
Last year, my pastor asked me to share a reflection at our church's Good Friday service. Not being much of a public speaker, I decided to write a song instead. A melody came to me almost immediately for a Good Friday hymn that would be called "They Nailed My Jesus to a Cross." The lyrics … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Fully Known and Fully Loved