Remain here and keep watch with Me. ~Matthew 26:38 We think of Jesus as majestic – at least most times I know I do. The man in white who has been resurrected. He’s victorious over death. But Isaiah gives us a different image of Jesus. One who was despised. Aquainted with grief. One from whom [ Read More ]
Archive for February, 2009
He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved to the point of death.” ~Mark 14:34 The question that stuck out to me most in this chapter is “What must it be like to grieve to the point of death?” Jesus knew what was to come. Not only does he mourn the fact that he [ Read More ]
This year, I am using a book called Contemplating the Cross, by Tricia McCary Rhodes to guide my Lenten journey. As part of my Lenten journey, I will be posting some of my reflections each day from my daily readings. I welcome your comments and dialogue that you wish to engage in as I intentionally [ Read More ]
On March 1 I will be participating in the Atlanta Hunger Walk, which raises money for local and global hunger relief. In 2007, the walk raised over $300,000! I have challenged my youth (or they have challenged me) to raise $100 each and I would like to give you the opportunity to sponsor me for [ Read More ]
Michelle and I just got back from visiting Mickie’s sister and mom at St. Joseph’s. All Mickie’s vital signs are good. They drained 1L of fluid out of her lungs and that helped the pneumonia. She is in the general ICU unit and doesn’t have her own room yet, but hopefully in the next couple [ Read More ]
