Tag: 2013 Lent Reflections

Mark 8:14-21 The disciples are often given a bad rap when we talk about them today. We might say, "Oh, those disciples...they still don't get it." Sometimes it scares me how much I emulate their negative characteristics. Mark 8 has been so heavy on my heart for the last few weeks; our pastor preached on … Continue reading Lent Reflection: He’s Good At Bread

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son..." -John 3:16 "...that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise." -Luke 24:7 "And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Sacrificial Giving

I was driving one day when these lyrics caught my attention, dragging it back from whatever planet it was on for the moment. I was startled by the poignancy of the words: What wisdom puts the prophet in a desert place Nobody to hear a single word he says? And what wisdom brings reward from … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Desert Rice

"So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Approach the throne with boldness

I'm a big fan of the Philadelphia Union and soccer in general. After moving back to the area last year I attended my first game at PPL Park and fell in love with the atmosphere and subsequently the team despite their less than stellar performance on the field. Going into this new season, I'm a … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Don’t just be a fan