I am slowly, slowly, slowly learning the process of receiving. Oh, I have no problem receiving the obviously good things. I can see a “blessing” a mile away and can definitely throw up my hands, shout out in a loud voice that startles all around me, jump up and down and in general embarrass relatives…
In Matthew 26, Jesus is celebrating the Passover with His disciples in a small room. It is an intimate meal shared among friends who have traveled and ministered together. Many miles under their feet. Many minutes spread over days and years. And Jesus says casually, as they pass the bread and the cup, that one…
It’s Monday and I have finished my quiet time. Readings in Deuteronomy that detail the feasts and celebrations, the acknowledging of the bounty of God’s blessings by gathering and feasting in thanksgiving and worship. Then I read about Lazarus being called forth from the tomb and the command to release him from the confines of…