In our efforts to appeal to the world, we're losing the plot on Easter - and divorcing our celebrations from the purpose of this holy day. [Click title to read more.]
Category: Easter
How To Handle The Easter Aftermath
It's true that people need a rest after the emotional intensity of Easter. But it's also true that "rest" shouldn't mean "take a vacation from God until fall." [Click title to read more.]
The Other Side of The Sacrifice
Physical torture and degradation is awful enough. But so much of the sacrifice that happened at the cross was unseen, a spiritual wound vast enough and deep enough and horrible enough to redeem the whole world. [Click title to read more.]
The Solitary Easter
Easter is a wonderful holiday to celebrate collectively. But we should celebrate Easter on our own, too - by ourselves. [Click title to read more.]
Do Not Let Easter Be A Culmination
It strikes me sometimes that we Christians are great at events. We know how to do Easter. We know how to do Christmas. We can make killer dinners and plays and cookouts. But an event is not a ministry. [Click title to read more.]
Enduring Doubt Till Morning
With the blessing of history and hindsight, we can see it. We, from our vantage point, always see the aftermath of the crucifixion illuminated by the glow of the resurrection. But the disciples didn't. What we understand as the transition from death to life they saw as a tangled mess of failure, despair, fear, and confusion. [Click title to read more.]
My First Ash Wednesday
This season, as we look forward to Easter, my desire is this: to hunger for holiness year-long, and to make love the outward adornment that sets me apart. [Click to read more.]
