by Steven Baines | Mar 12, 2018 | News
Fifth Week in Lent Troubled Hearts Scripture: John 12:20-33 Monday, March 12 Scripture: John 12:20-33 In all likelihood the Greeks in this story were Gentiles who had been attracted to Judaism but hadn’t quite gone all-in. They had traveled to Jerusalem to worship at...
by Steven Baines | Mar 11, 2018 | News
Sunday, March 11 Note: We asked our writers on Sundays to address the power of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs in their lives. While I’m sure that I sang “Happy Birthday” and various nursery songs in pre-school, the first real memory that I have...
by Steven Baines | Mar 10, 2018 | News
Saturday, March 10 Scripture: John 3:14-21 What wondrous love is this oh my soul, oh my soul… Have you ever pondered while singing this familiar Lenten song, how one describes God’s love? Do the overused and insufficient words of “super,” “great,” “wonderful,” and...
by Steven Baines | Mar 9, 2018 | News
Friday, March 9 Scripture: John 3:14-21 Indeed, God [sent his son into the world] in order that the world might be saved through him… John 3:17 Those who participate in sports know that in the final moments, one often wishes the game could be extended – other days you...
by Steven Baines | Mar 8, 2018 | News
Thursday, March 8 Scripture: John 3:14-21 This Gospel of John 3:14-21 is a bit challenging for me. In this encounter the Gospel of John has sharp divisions between believers and non-believers, saved and condemned, people who love darkness rather than light do evil and...
by Steven Baines | Mar 7, 2018 | News
Wednesday, March 7 Scripture: John 3:14-21 This week’s passage is challenging, even though portions have been held up as a beacon of hope for a challenging world, particularly at sporting events. I see God’s love and a call to responsibility, though it can read like...
