Palm Sunday and the Prince of Peace

Palm Sunday is the day we as Christians remember Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Passion week; that is the week we meditate on the last days of Jesus life on earth filled with triumph, trial, persecution, crucifixion and glorious resurrection. Just about 2000 years ago Jesus entered Jerusalem … Continue reading Palm Sunday and the Prince of Peace

How does the Father love?

There once was a father who had a son who turned his back on the old man in rebellion. Day after day the father, in love, agonized over his son and longed for him to return. One day, as the father gazed into the distance, a tired and humbled man slouchingly returned home. The father … Continue reading How does the Father love?

7-Day Prayer Challenge

This weekend I will be preaching Luke 11:1-13 at Bay Area as part of our study of the gospel of Luke. I will be answering the question the original disciples asked their Rabbi Jesus. How should we pray? Jesus gives them a prayer pattern based on the Kaddish and the Amidah of ancient Judaism.  The pattern … Continue reading 7-Day Prayer Challenge