The Tearing that Begins the Mending

The Tearing that Begins the Mending

by | May 27, 2025 | Reflections

I can’t get this line out of my head: “The tearing began the mending.” It comes from a poem about Jesus’ final words, written by an Anglican poet, and honestly? These five simple words feel like they hold the entire mystery of the cross. When...
The Need for Beauty

The Need for Beauty

by | Apr 9, 2025 | Reflections

Ever had one of those moments when sunlight hits a rain puddle just right, turning it into a liquid prism? Or when a stranger’s laugh cuts through your bad mood like a sparkler in the dark? Beauty? It doesn’t ask for an invitation. It just barges into our messy...
The Need For Change

The Need For Change

by | Apr 2, 2025 | Reflections

Let’s be honest—change is messy. Ever related to the Prodigal Son? In Luke 15, Jesus tells a story that feels ripped from a family group chat. A kid cashes in his inheritance, blows it all on bad decisions, and ends up so broke he’s literally jealous of pig slop....
The Need for An Advocate

The Need for An Advocate

by | Mar 25, 2025 | Reflections

Life is a series of tests. Not the pop-quiz kind, but the soul-crushing, “How am I going to survive this?” kind. Maybe you’re drowning in medical bills. Maybe you’re fighting for justice in a system that’s rigged against you. Maybe...
The Need for Rest

The Need for Rest

by | Mar 19, 2025 | Reflections

Let’s talk about chickens. No, really. In Luke 13:31-35, Jesus compares himself to a hen. A hen. Not a warrior, not a CEO, not a viral influencer. A clucking, fluffed-up mother bird who shelters her chicks under her wings. It’s one of the most tender—and...