Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read John 20:1–9
My son is in the restoration business. His gift is seeking out worn, torn, and thrown-away luxury bags, wallets, and clutches. Seeing the potential, he upcycles and repurposes the leather with patience and precision, restoring its value and bringing it back to life. [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Luke 19:28–40; Luke 22:14—23:56
And just like that, Palm Sunday is upon us—the final week of Lent is here.
I want you to pause for a minute and think about how your Lent went. Do you feel as though you succeeded, [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read John 8:1–11
Why is it important to read the Bible every day?
What if I asked you to give someone utterly unfamiliar with the Bible, faith, or God a one-word answer to the above question? What would your one-word answer be? [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Luke 13:1–9
If I had to choose one emoji to describe my face when I read the subheading of Luke 13:1–5 and its verses, it would be 😳. If ever there was a gospel that kicked me into high gear and got me into the confessional, [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Luke 9:28–36
How are you “Lent-ing” this Lent?
Yes, I know; I used Lent as a verb. I have a fun relationship with the Holy Spirit whom I consider the mover and shaker of the spiritual world. He’s the ultimate VERB. [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Luke 4:1–13
For most of my life, Lent meant praying the stations of the cross, giving something up, and throwing loose change in a box for the poor. All good things, yet nothing more than outward gestures that produced little interior transformation. [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Luke 6:39–45
Sunday marks the last Sunday of Ordinary Time for a while, for on Wednesday, we enter into the glorious season of Lent. At Walking with Purpose, we're gearing up to spend Lent—and part of Easter—reflecting on the essential call to discipleship. [...]
Dig Deeper into this Sunday’s Gospel: Read Luke 6:27–38
With utter humility, I admit that I am profoundly weak willed. Let me explain.
On most days, I consider myself a good Christian. I desire intimacy with our Lord. I feel at home in the pages of Scripture. [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Luke 6:17,20–26
I gave up coffee for Lent—not last Lent, but this upcoming Lent. I went from drinking two pots a day to nothing—zero cups. I’m already in week three of my coffee fast and have no plans to return. [...]
Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel: Read Luke 5:1–11
The gospel message is radical, exciting, and life-changing—or at least, it is supposed to be.
Whether it's my own familiarity of hearing these stories for thirty-two years, my sweet little distractions in the pew beside me, or a less-than-riveting homily, [...]
