Philippians 4:4-9; John 12:1-18           On this great feast of Palm Sunday, our epistle and gospel readings call us to respond to even our most severe challenges with the peace that passes understanding.  When the Savior raised His friend Lazaru...

  Hebrews 9:11-14; Mark 10:32-45             As we near the end of our Lenten journey this year, we should have all gained at least a measure of insight into our souls’ need for healing beyond what we can accomplish merely by our own willpower in ...

Hebrews 6:13-20; Mark 9:17-31             Some people speak of faith as if entrusting our lives to God were as effortless and relaxing as soaking in a warm bath.  If we have pursued prayer, fasting, and almsgiving with integrity this Lent, we will...

Hebrews 4:14-5:6; Mark 8:34-9:1              People today look in many different places to find their true identities.  Unfortunately, it is all too easy to define who we really are in terms of our self-centered desires, our current state of perso...