Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 Philippians 2:5-11We follow Jesus into Jerusalem and join in shouts of praise. We, like those crowds long ago, too often try to bend Jesus into our own form of just another emperor or king. Instead, we are shown the grace-filled leadership of self-emptying. How do we follow in his way, making space … Read more
Scripture: John 11:1-45Jesus goes to his friends Mary and Martha at the death of their brother, Lazarus. Like us, Mary and Martha are sure that their grief could have been avoided. But Jesus sits with them and weeps at the reality of their loss… and then, something changes.
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13A young shepherd is called to be a King… and so we still look to one who we call a “Good Shepherd” to lead us. But what is it about these workers in the flock? Is leadership just directing the path? Or could it be that leading also contains listening to the … Read more
Scripture: John 4:5-42Jesus meets a Samaritan Woman at a well, and notices the weight that her story—or rather, the story others have told of her—has weighed her down. In seeing her, naming her, and offering her his presence and blessing, he calls a powerful new preacher into the world. What stories must we set down … Read more
Scripture: John 3:1-17A wise one called Nicodemus comes looking for Jesus, but perhaps uncertain if he can leave his position and power behind. How are we being invited to be “born again” continually, releasing what has been to move more and more lovingly into what may be in God?