Anyone who has ever walked in sandals knows how dirty your feet can get. This is especially true if you live in Africa or attend Delanco Camp. During the “Passion Week” (the week before Easter) Jesus & the disciples would have traveled very far to be in Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover Feast & no … Continue reading Lent Reflection: The Good News of Easter
Lent Reflections: I AM
I always wanted to be an astronaut. There was (and is) something alluring about space. One of my favorite movies as a kid was Space Camp. It’s the story of some teens spending their summer at Space Camp in Alabama when the shuttle they are in accidently launches them into space. If you’ve not seen … Continue reading Lent Reflections: I AM
Lent Reflection: Darkness Before the Dawn
Last year for me was a terrible year. Without going into too much detail, nothing seemed to go as planned. Internships that seemed to be all but official, fell through. Class schedules were tough. Financial stress and emotional stress seemed to bombard me from every which way and no matter what I did, I just … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Darkness Before the Dawn
Lent Reflection: Tell Your Story
One of my favorite stories to tell and hear told is the one about how my parents met. I love this story 1. because it's out of the ordinary and 2. because it's a story of an encounter that has the presence of God written all over it. See, my parents met at a McDonald's … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Tell Your Story
Lent Reflection: The Heart of the Matter
Jeremiah 7:22-23- “For when I (God) brought your forefathers out of Egypt and spoke to them, I did not just give them commands about burnt offerings and sacrifices, but I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in all the ways I command … Continue reading Lent Reflection: The Heart of the Matter