Served
Herod liked John. He knew John was righteous. He heard him gladly. And then he had him killed. This week we also mark 250 years as a nation — and honor the people who made a very different choice. A reflection on Mark 6:14–29.
All Reflections
Looking Out
Last Mother's Day, the schedule didn't work out quite the way anyone planned. One of my boys apologized to my wife for not being there. Her answer surprised me — and I have been thinking about it ever since. A reflection on John 3:25–30.
Wrong Lane
A few years ago I was at a Catholic retreat and some questions came up about the Eucharist. Other people around me felt it was their problem to solve. I'm not sure it was. A reflection on John 1:19–28.
Free Time
Zechariah had been unable to speak for nine months. When his voice finally came back, his first words were about God. I'm not sure I would have done nearly as well. A reflection on Luke 1:67–80.
Off Script, On Cue
In 2019 my friend Mike and I had a pretty rough year with our fireworks stands. We sold them off and didn't get much. Then COVID hit. I had a pile of fireworks and nowhere to use them. I had no idea what was coming next. A reflection on Luke 1:57–66.
Fruitful Drought
I have been blessed to have some times in my life where I have felt extremely close to Christ. Right now is not one of those times. But I'm starting to think that might not be the whole story. A reflection on Luke 1:5–25.