Scripture: James 4: 13-17 (NLT) Psychologists have found that there seems to be one common factor for anxiety of any kind: uncertainty. Another word for anxiety is “ambiguity aversion.”  Anxiety is the inability or refusal...

Scripture: Psalm 119: 1-14, 23-24 (NRSV) During this season of shelter we are alone a lot more often. Thankfully our faith can teach us about how to be alone in a redemptive way that will...

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 (NRSV) Resurrection is a new call to discipleship. “Come,” says Jesus, “and follow me—again!” Don’t linger at the tomb—he’s not to be found there. But you will find the Man from Galilee—up...

Scripture: John 18:1-40; John 19:1-42 (NRSV) The word “tenebrae” comes from the Latin meaning “darkness.” The Tenebrae service first began in the 4th century and utilizes the entrancing imagery of gradually diminishing light to symbolize...

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 (NRSV) Donkeys have a bad rap in the animal kingdom. They just can’t shake the reputation of being sub-par, substandard, subservient, stubborn, and just plain stupid. But nothing could be further from the truth. Let us...

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43 (NRSV) Memory is powerful. When someone doesn’t forget us, our heart is touched. Remembering to pick up that item at the grocery store your loved one requested. Remembering a name. We don’t...