THE FACE OF TRUTH
When Matthew fully turned his attention to Jesus, he saw for the first time, someone who loved him for who he is.
HAVE MERCY ON ME, O GOD, IN YOUR GOODNESS
Lord, how can I be more aware of your mercy and goodness today?
A WAY FORWARD
I’m incredibly limited, deeply flawed, but together with God, real healing and growth can happen.
An Invitation to a Whole-Hearted Journey
Receiving ashes gets us in touch with the heart of the matter, which is the matter of the heart.
TOUCHING WOUNDS & DOUBTS
By touching wounds and doubts (ours and those of others), we come to greater peace and deeper faith.
HELP MY UNBELIEF
For me, it’s easy to “know” God in my mind, but that journey to my heart is often met with unbelief.
BACK TO THE CHORUS
I am challenged by today's reading to run towards the “normal” moments with Jesus. The in-between, familiar, and seemingly insignificant.
BREAKING THROUGH DEPRESSION WITH LOVE
The love of God has broken through depression and despair, calling us to new life.
ICHIGO ICHIE 一期一会
Jesus continually pulls close and walks next to each of us to listen to what we have to say.
A LOVING, FAMILIAR VOICE THAT CALLS US
May we let Jesus call us by name, to address us with intimacy and affection, so he can send us to be witnesses of his good news to others.
FINDING THE “GOOD” IN GOOD FRIDAY
The cup given to me in this season is grief, but I don’t have to drink this cup alone.
NOT SKIPPING THE HARD PARTS
Jesus shows me what it’s like to not take the easy way out. He gives meaning to my suffering. He’s with me in it.
JESUS’ HUMANITY
Perhaps Jesus’ divinity is something I’m more aware of in my head than in my heart.
OVER-THE-TOP
Let us be caught up in the drama of God’s extravagant love through Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection.
A “DANGEROUS” MAN
In each of our lives, Jesus is the gentle voice inviting us to not settle on the comfortable.