I Will Wait for you in the in Between
Today is the day to pause in the stillness between Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Good Friday...
While there are many hymns and spirituals that tell the story of Good Friday, none are more grounded and moving than "Were you There?" A spiritual that was likely written by an enslaved African-American.
The Friends of Jesus
As we enter Holy Week, I am reflecting on the friends that were around Jesus as he made the final walk to Jerusalem. In that motley crew of disciples we don't often hear the names of the women who surrounded Jesus. We know his mother was there, and Mary Magdalene. We hear of other women like Susanna. Yet the focus is often on the male disciples with Jesus.
Trail Stairway to Heaven
Last Saturday, my boyfriend and I hiked the trail known as the Stairway to Heaven, near Vernon Township, NJ. The day was sunny and cool, in the low 50's - a great day in spring for a hike!
Holy Week Events
We invite you to join us next week, as we travel with Jesus toward the cross and resurrection. The journey to Easter is about how unexpected endings and unexpected beginnings open us to the possibilities God gives each of us.
My Favorite Friends Song
I wanted to share a favorite song of mine this Saturday, Friends by Elton John. New friends, old friends, and all the friends in between.