It’s a joy to share with you pictures of our daughter Bridgette’s First Communion. It was one of the best days of my life as we celebrated her receiving the wine and the bread and the gift of everlasting life. In keeping with tradition, the first grade moms at Bridgy’s school served as hostesses for the […]
Friend, Do What You Came For.
When Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane, He was desperate to stay alive. Full of “sorrow to the point of death,” he prayed for the bitter cup of crucifixion to pass from him. He begged his disciples to stay with Him. But, instead, they fell asleep, exhausted from mourning. Alone, Jesus prayed as blood […]
Lean Into Jesus: Palm Sunday Devotional (Vintage Pics)
Lean In has become the mantra of Western women who dare to ask what they might do if they weren’t afraid. But, long before Sheryl Sandberg’s book, there was Elisha Hoffman’s hymn Leaning On The Everlasting Arms. It is also about facing fears. What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on […]
The Jesus Feminist: Sarah Bessey
In general terms, a feminist is an advocate or supporter of the rights and equality of women. Unfortunately, the term has become a lightning rod for staunch conservatives who see it as synonymous with pro-choice or abortion rights. But, many pro-lifers including yours truly, are advocates for the rights and equality of women and girls. […]
How To Win Through Surrender
{ We are just four people who like to make music together and thus…pass on a piece of God’s love. — La Diju } For nearly 30 years, I have loved the song No Surrender by Bruce Springsteen. Well, now young faces grow sad and old And hearts of fire grow cold We swore blood brothers […]
Jesus Graffiti
Jesus Graffiti One of the unexpected benefits of my interest in graffiti – photographing it and seeking to understand it as an art form – is how well received my posts have been among graffiti artists and train writers. I’ve only written about graffiti 33 times on this site, but I now receive more emails […]
Immanuel, God With Us
O spread the tiding round Wherever man is found Wherever human hearts and human woes abound… The Comforter has come… –From the 1890 hymn by Frank Bottome, The Comforter Has Come Have you ever wondered how to explain the Crucifixion to a child? It’s not that hard. But, don’t forget, the Comforter has come. Immanuel, God […]