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

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

Following Jesus

If you would come after me… Luke 9:23 –If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. Deny Yourself: As an American for sure I have to ask myself the question, “What does that mean?” What does it mean to deny myself? I have lived in … Continue reading Following Jesus