East of Jerusalem, stretching from the Judean Mountains and dropping off in Jordan Valley and Dead Sea, is the Judean Desert. Arid and barren, yet home to many an ascetic, outcast, or outlaw over the millennia. Jesus, after his baptism by John the Baptist, also called it home for about forty days. It was in... Continue Reading →
Sometimes life feels like a room that’s been left scattered for weeks. Clothes on one side, books piled up, things out of place. You may still walk in and function, but deep down, you know it’s not how it should be.
Imagine embarking on a journey where the destination is shrouded in mystery, with only the promise of what's to come serving as a light to the path ahead. This is the essence of our journey with God; a journey defined by faith, peppered with His promises, and filled with the beauty of patience. A journey... Continue Reading →
At first glance, it almost feels wrong to call it “good,” especially when it marks the day Jesus was crucified. But when we truly understand what happened on that hill, when we see the purpose behind the pain, we begin to understand why this day is so deeply sacred.
As Christians, we are called to be separate from every tribe, culture or religion that exists in our world. Regardless of the fact that we were born into an earthly family, connected to an earthly lineage, tribe, nation and culture; in Christ, we are set apart from the world and this is why the call... Continue Reading →
In Plain Sight 