Easter Oblivion

Easter Oblivion

We visited Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the evening, after the crowds had dissipated. We were masked, as COVID was on the rise among travelers, and we were glad that the line to the traditional tomb of Jesus was short, with just a few minutes’...
Chaos and Darkness: The Deep Need for Light

Chaos and Darkness: The Deep Need for Light

The Earth was in complete chaos. Darkness covered the face of the deep. A wind from God swept over the face of the waters. And then…suddenly…God spoke. Light. As Christians gather this week to remember the crucifixion of Jesus by the empire in collusion with religious...
For Spiritual Wanderers, What Do We Do With Easter?

For Spiritual Wanderers, What Do We Do With Easter?

For those of us who have experienced a spiritual shift away from what I call the “D’s & D’s,” the “dos” and “don’ts,” the dogma and doctrine of evangelical Christianity, Easter presents a conundrum. After decades of hearing, sincerely believing and teaching the...
Holy Week as a Sacred Symphony

Holy Week as a Sacred Symphony

Each year, Christians around the world walk through the sacred rhythms of Holy Week, revisiting the final days of Jesus’ earthly journey before the cross and the resurrection. Why is observing Holy Week important to our preparation for Easter?  The traditional...