by Lynda Hart | May 18, 2026
Jesus’ Ascension may not seem as big of a deal as the Resurrection, or as rousing as the image of Jesus on the cross. Moreover, though we might be loath to admit it, after Good Friday and Easter, in fact, the Ascension might even seem somewhat anti-climactic. Still,...
by Lynda Hart | May 11, 2026
This is an oldie, but goodie… When the Good Lord was creating mothers, he was into his sixth day of “overtime,” when an angel appeared and said. “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.” And God said, “Have you read the specs on this order? She has to...
by Lynda Hart | Apr 27, 2026
Of all of the “I am…” statements of Jesus, “I am the gate” is often is forgotten, overshadowed by “I am the Good Shepherd” which we read just a few verses later. While easily lost in the shuffle, it’s no less significant. A gate isn’t merely a static boundary line,...
by Lynda Hart | Apr 20, 2026
The disciples that walked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus were completely oblivious to Jesus identity until after he broke the bread. The hope this gives to us is that in midst of the issues that take up our time and worry, live rent free in our minds for...
by Lynda Hart | Apr 13, 2026
One thing’s for sure about the life of faith: it’s not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Just as each one of us is a uniquely created child of God, so too are our faith journeys unique. Yes, we share the same basic fabric of faith—one Lord, one baptism—and we are all...
by Lynda Hart | Apr 7, 2026
Paul wrote a letter to the church at Philippi and it’s all about what it means to have joy. Interestingly, Paul wrote it from prison. Peter’s first letter was written to the early church about what it means to have hope. Peter was also writing in an unexpected...
