Far (Lent #45)

How far would God go to demonstrate God’s love for us? That question was answered tonight during a Good Friday observance I participated in. As it came time for me to pound a nail into a beam as we remembered Jesus being nailed to the cross, I was brought low by the retelling of Jesus’ sacrifice. Such a simple thing to swing a […]

Cup (Lent #44)

Today is Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday. It is the day many churches will remember Jesus washing the feet of his disciples and sharing a new commandment with them. I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. (John 13:34, NRSV) […]

Help (Lent #43)

I had an opportunity several years ago to work as a bartender for the owners of a major sporting team in the town where I live. I worked in the private suite at the stadium, arriving well before game time to get ready for hundreds of guests. Most of the drinks were pretty simple and […]