Five days ago Jesus and his disciples stood west of Jerusalem on the Mount of Olives before marching into the city with people shouting "Hosanna! Hosanna!" Crowds laid coats and palm fronds on the ground seeking freedom, to be saved by the man upon the donkey.
Read MoreI've been thinking about people who survive tragic society changing moments. As we journey through this time of societal strain impacting our health, our jobs, our economics, and even our production my mind has wondered how many who survived WWII are still with us? What wisdom could they share about navigating the weight of reality with the necessity for hope and a belief for a better tomorrow?
Read MoreOn a day when we are asked to stay in our homes, to isolate in an attempt to protect one another, it is interesting to explore the ways that Jesus was being kept safe. It was the crowds.
Read MoreIt has been my experience that Christian communities take one of two paths...(a) the faith community jumps from the celebratory high of Palm Sunday directly to the celebratory high of Easter morning or (b) the energy after Palm Sunday resembles the calm before the storm holding off until Thursday and Friday to examine Holy Week.
Read MoreOften times we skirt from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday without much thought as to what happened in the days in between. Yet, like most of our scriptural stories and religious lessons, there is significant value in opening the pages, reading the words, and asking some questions.
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