Lent is a season in the church year centered on fasting, prayer, and repentance. Ash Wednesday reminds us of our finitude. The following 40 or so days invite us into a time of wilderness, which is symbolic of Jesus’ experience in Matthew 4. Holy Week prepares us for the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ….
“Who do you say that I am?” Jesus asks his disciples in Matthew 16. A few guesses are thrown out before Peter responds, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” He answers the question correctly and taps into the fascinating theological arena of Christology. (This interaction is celebrated in the church calendar…
The central focus of Epiphany is the physical manifestation of God in Jesus. We celebrate this by remembering different revelations of Christ: the wise men’s inspired journey, Jesus’ baptism, and his first miracle. This feast day is often a larger celebration than Christmas in many cultures, and for good reason. The Incarnation has incredible implications…
Thomas the Apostle, often known as “Doubting Thomas” is one of my favorite characters in scripture. From what the Gospels and church history share, he and I may have had a few things in common: a strong love for Christ and an undeniable curiosity. Today, December 21, is not only the darkest day of the…