Were we present at Jesus’ crucifixion? We were, and we are. We can place ourselves in that moment, meditating again on the tremendous sacrifice Jesus made for each of us on the cross. We were there. This Lent we are there.

And this is what Jesus offers us; the comfort we need to get through our hard times without necessarily experiencing his physical presence.

Much as I cannot believe it, our older son is in fifth grade. And we’re not all that far from the end of school.On a school field trip this week, he and his fellow fifth graders climbed aboard school buses and traveled to the middle school they’ll be attending in September. Afterward, I asked a […]

These highlights of our week are written in rhyme.

Managing Editor Paul McMullen is in a stretch of work that’s reminded him why his hometown is also described as “Smalltimore.”

Jesus knows what we need before we ask.
He knows what we needbetter than we do.

There is no doubt that the Lord has won the victory over sin and death by his cross and resurrection. The question confronting each of us is whether or not we will participate in his victory.

Scary prayers are prayers where even the very words you say seem to convict you.

This Lent is fantastic! Believe it, it’s true.
We are ready for Easter! We’ve nothing to do!

Why not ask angels to help you every day?