Category: Easter Season

We continue to look for signs of resurrection in this Easter season. Many signs of resurrection are visible like nature itself,  others not so much. There are times I “hope” something life-giving is happening deep within. I trust that God is at work, working in ways I do not know. This helps me stay grounded.…

I’m reminded of how much we are loved by God. I am in awe of the love God pours out on us. I am loved by a generous God who loves me. No other God declares their love for their worshippers as God has done and continues to do. God rescues and sets right the…

My Easter Lilly’s are not blooming yet, but my roses are. The process of how a bud forms, matures, and opens is breathtaking. I’m blown away at God’s creative touch in the world, especially during this Easter season. When these blooms begin to die, I feel the pull of grief and remember that I, too,…

I’m still gleaning from this mornings sermon. You can click here to listen.  There are some beautiful gems that surfaced after the prayer that may not be in my notes or on the recording. These came as our congregation shared today. Here are just a few: Here are my notes below. It is the fourth…

To listen, click here. This is the Third Sunday in Easter, and in this Easter season, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. Of course, we can celebrate the resurrection year round, but especially in this season, I hope you have been experiencing resurrection in your life and in the world around you. Are you looking…

One day, the whole story will be told, and we will all be humbled. In all stories, we only know parts. Oh God, help me turn toward wonder and be led to prayer; prayer for me and the other. Help my accusing thoughts be turned into blessings, and my judgments be softened by love.

Listen here. We hear the Easter story.  Jesus lived, was crucified, died, was buried, and rose again.  That is why we celebrate Easter.Today, I want to speak from a story that happened sometime after the resurrection, but it is about what the resurrection did for others. Peter is in the house of Cornelius, a centurion,…