Holy Week – Monday – A Strange Story
This event took place in the life of Jesus on Monday, the day after the Triumphal Entry (Palm Sunday).
Matthew 21
18 Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. 19 Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the tree withered.
20 When the disciples saw this, they were amazed. “How did the fig tree wither so quickly?” they asked.
21 Jesus […]
The Weekend
The past few days have been a whirlwind.
On Friday night we had a late dinner and discussion with some key church leaders who are navigating a congregation into uncharted waters. It was healing, strategic and challenging. It was a quality time together, because of the love that we all have for each other. We were all surprised to see that it was 11 p.m. when we headed home. We had enjoyed the best corned beef of all time.
I dragged myself out of bed at 6:30 the next morning, planning to at least take a look at the surf at Camel […]
Funeral Crashers – Sermon Manuscript & Questions
So today… I attended a total stranger’s funeral by accident. More accurately, I joined the family and close friends in viewing the body before the funeral.
It started pretty innocently. I wanted pictures of the Denver Cathedral’s interior. The front doors were locked, which seemed odd, but they are renovating, so when I found a sign that said “enter” around the side, I figured they were just detouring traffic for safety.
Once inside I made my way to the back, trying not to disturb the few who were sitting up front. I took […]