CeCe Winans tells the story of the woman with the alabaster box through song. Listen and envision the picture she paints of this anointing of Jesus. The chorus speaks of the woman's praise being worth more than we know. At what is your praise valued? Consider your blessings, thanksgiving, healings, mendings of relationships, etc....these are sacred acts that infuse your praise. Mark 14: 1-9Prepara...  Read More

"La La Land" is all about love - of music, movies, both industries' history, Los Angeles culture, and romance. The two main characters are beyond passionate about their crafts... but can't seem to make it very far without each other. While I won't ruin the ending, it doesn't end in a blissful 'happily ever after' but with melancholy and reminiscence.In the Bible passage, there is a woman who peopl...  Read More

WelcomeIt seems fitting that at the end of Jesus’ emotional journey to the cross, we would find our Savior calm, grounded, and at peace with what is to come. For all the emotional experiences we share with Jesus, it is a gift to know that even in the darkest moments Jesus is able to find peace. May this week’s scripture serve as a guide to cultivating peace in our lives, and a reminder that when w...  Read More

What happens when you're the one who disappoints another, like the disciples? Take a deep breath. It can be hard to admit and accept that we've disappointed others.Consider reflecting on the incident. Journal using the following prompts: When I disappoint someone I feel ________________. I think ________________ about myself. I do these actions to myself  _____________. Matthew 26: 40-5640 He came...  Read More

In our current culture, most of us are so busy thinking about and managing our own lives that we have little room to think much about others. I get it. Between work, my family, stuff to do around the house, and keeping up with a few friends, my time is tapped. Yet, this way of living can negatively impact us. When we are too focused on self, we can grow stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. Ironical...  Read More

This week's scripture makes me think about the friend that we have all been at times, the one that is there and extends ourselves for those that we love. It's incredibly infuriating when we ask so little and our community can't show up in the smallest ways. And yet, what humbles me, is while it's so easy to think of how pissed I would be' like Jesus was, also, how many times did I act like the dis...  Read More