“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into … Continue reading The dude abides
Easter
Ask, seek, knock
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened." -- Matt. 7:7-8 (ESV) Ask, seek, knock. This is not a prescription for … Continue reading Ask, seek, knock
The rhythm of the journey
"...And there was evening, and there was morning, the first day." Gen. 1:5 For those of you participating in or following our weekly Lenten fast, take encouragement as you begin this voyage in the rhythm of God's creation. "And there was evening, and there was morning..." For six days, the refrain repeats. God creates. For … Continue reading The rhythm of the journey
A season of repentance and renewal
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent leading up to Easter. Below is a link to an article from the United Methodist Church regarding the tradition of placing ashes on the head to observe this holy day: What is the significance of ashes? My prayer is that this Lent be a … Continue reading A season of repentance and renewal
Put oil on your head and wash your face
“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you … Continue reading Put oil on your head and wash your face