FrankieApr 12, 20202 minReturn to the Garden: A Reflection for Easter John 20: 1-18On Easter Sunday, we return to a garden with Mary as she arrives at Jesus’ tomb
FrankieApr 10, 20201 minGOOD FRIDAY: John 18:1-19:42There is something so heart-wrenching in hearing an entire congregation reading the Passion
FrankieApr 9, 20202 minMAUNDY THURSDAY John 13:1-17, 31b-35In our culture, we are surrounded by the idea of leadership roles. It starts early in life.
FrankieApr 4, 20202 minMatthew 27:11-54 I’m always fascinated by the Palm Sunday reading. This is the reading that, for me, puts very human faces and emotions on events...
FrankieApr 1, 20201 minMatthew 27:11-54 - The whole songThink of the beginning of your favorite hymn. You have only to recall the first few words and the entire song springs to mind.
FrankieMar 30, 20201 minThe Story of LazarusI do not recall when I first heard the story of Lazarus, but for as long as I can remember, the mention of the name “Lazarus” sends chills
FrankieMar 27, 20201 minJesus has lost his friend Lazarus to death, and weeps.Short story, but amazing ramifications for us. “ I am the resurrection and I am life. If a man has faith in me, even though he die, he shall
FrankieMar 25, 20202 minI Know LazarusMany of us are Lazarus. The Christ comes to us and resurrects us, in this life!
FrankieMar 20, 20201 minJohn 9:1-41Have you ever tried to tell something to someone who knows everything? Have you ever asked a question to trap someone?
FrankieMar 18, 20202 minOpen My Eyes, Lord. John 9:1-41Lent is an opportunity to examine our light bulbs. To wash our glasses.
FrankieMar 16, 20202 minIt’s early in March, and spring is coming! In images of sowing and reaping, laboring and harvesting, Jesus is instructing his disciples about the work they are to do in the world.
FrankieMar 13, 20202 min"If you knew the gift of God"Water is the necessity of not only our mortal lives, but also our spiritual and never-ending life.
FrankieMar 11, 20201 minJohn 4:5-42Whenever I find myself focusing too closely on temporal things, following rules and goals, I notice there is emptiness.
FrankieMar 9, 20202 minJesus Teaches NicodemusI can’t imagine how overwhelming it was for Nicodemus. This Lent let us have the courage of Nicodemus. Let us go to Jesus and ask to be taug
FrankieMar 6, 20201 minJohn 3: 1-2May each of us seek Jesus this Lent, and learn ever more about how to love each other like Jesus loves us.
FrankieMar 4, 20201 minJohn 3:1-17As we approach Good Friday this Lent, will we be prepared to stand at the tomb? And will we be prepared for what happens next?
FrankieMar 2, 20201 minMatthew 4:1-11Let us say That the Holy Spirit calls us for a walk In the wilderness For 40 days.
FrankieFeb 26, 20202 minAsh Wednesday: Matthew 6:1-6,16-21On a day when we wear a very public sign of our faith on our foreheads, this text from the Gospel of Matthew can feel a little jarring.