The politics of Easter and two people

The politics of Easter and two people

Let the culture debate the political correctness of Easter. As Christians, we will faithfully rejoice in the miracle of Christ’s resurrection. Politics have always surrounded the events of Easter, especially the first one.  The religious leaders of the day held an...
The day “Hosanna” changed

The day “Hosanna” changed

It’s Easter week.  Jesus rode victoriously into Jerusalem to the shouts of “Hosanna, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord” (John 12:13).  Days later, Jesus was led out of Jerusalem, in agony, to the sneers and jeers of people who didn’t know they...
Easter 2020: The Great Reset

Easter 2020: The Great Reset

April 8, 2020, marks the first day of the Jewish Passover. Passover is a celebration of the exodus of God’s people from Egypt and their years of slavery.  This Sunday is Easter. Christians will remember the day that is the foundational moment of our faith. Easter...
Ask God Why

Ask God Why

The trees have budded and the Texas bluebonnets are beautiful. Sometimes I look out my window and forget about the fact that I’m stuck behind it. I love this time of year, usually. I wish we had never heard of COVID-19, and I wish it could have come to Texas in...
A Hushed “Hosanna”

A Hushed “Hosanna”

Have our hosannas been hushed? Monday’s news headlined Tiger Woods and Game of Thrones, and the reporters had words of praise for both. Palm Sunday’s hosannas didn’t make the news, but don’t be discouraged. Maybe our hosannas are more effective when they are delivered...