When we watch the news, catch up on social media, we can clearly see that there’s a lot of darkness surrounding us in the world right now. It is easy to get overwhelmed and disheartened by the presence of evil, the lack of character from our leaders, the murder and violence, and the racism…
Author: Joshua
Suffering & Glory: Lenten Reflection VII
As I reflect on the day where we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, the day where He conquered sin, defeated death and brought us the realization of the promise of life eternal through the act of the shedding of his blood and his death on the cross. In the days before, we journey with Jesus as…
The Opposite: Lenten Reflection VI
As I continue on the journey through this time of reflection and seeking the Lord, I am asking more and more to be like Christ. When I think about what that means — because it is easy to say, and sounds very good and Christiany — and I think about how to live out…
Hope: Lenten Reflection V
Sometimes I look at all the craziness going on in my nation and think to myself, “I never thought I would see days like this.” We are polarized, bigoted, racist, violent, perverse and corruption is commonplace. We feel disenfranchised by our leaders and many think we are on a course that can not be…