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The In-Between, A Pre-Easter Reflection

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The in-between is what tests one’s faith. We all live in the in-between. Today is where Jesus’ crew has no idea about what is to happen. Their fledgling movement was being tested. Tom Petty sings “The Waiting Is The Hardest Part” and Jesus’ followers are waiting to see what the future holds for them and so much more.

What happened the day before is probably rattling them emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. One has to think there is a lot of grief and grieving happening, especially with Mary, his mom. Just think about when Jesus power went live at that wedding feast just three years earlier, and now he is gone. Or so they thought.

Jesus resurrection is going to blow the minds of many. That stone will move soon. Scripture tells us some things, but there is always more to the story.

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A Good Friday 2025 Reflection

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Today is Good Friday and it’s a day of political violence that somehow feels relevant today. It’s remembering a bloody day where one man gave everything for everyone then, now and forever.

The violence inflicted upon Jesus was brutal. It doesn’t make sense, none of it does. Jesus was fulfilling his mission and the greatest act of love he could give for humanity.

I think the power of love that we see on Good Friday is what Christ wants us to reflect. It’s not about power over people it’s about liberation and giving extravagantly to a hurting world that needs it most.

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From My Local Newspaper – America Is Out of Order

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Courtesy of The Chattanooga Times Free Press

At this moment, America is out of order. Lots of things are being broken and people are not safe. It’s amazing how much crazy shit is going on. People are fighting back, but still there is a sense of hopelessness among many. One can only do what they can do to make things better. Stuff cannot be ignored anymore.

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Eleven Years At Blood Assurance

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Today is my eleventh work anniversary at Blood Assurance, a Chattanooga based blood bank. It is hard to believe that I have been dialing for blood donors for this long. Today is about being thankful for the work and opportunities I have been given. My work here has been about saving lives and making a difference. Thanks to all my teammates past and present. Here’s to the future.

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A Palm Sunday 2025 Reflection

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You know, Jesus went into this week knowing what was going to happen. He understood the assignment. I think those around him didn’t fully comprehend what was about to happen at the end of the week. The thing about holy week is to put oneself in the minds of the disciples, who will ask themselves on Friday what in the hell is going on. Some of this is political violence, but most of it is one person being obedient to his death. This is not a week of peace, it’s a week of feeling the chaos that is to come.

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Easter Prep – Palms and Easter Eggs

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Today friends from church gathered to fold palms into crosses and fill Easter eggs in advance of Holy Week activities. Palm Sunday the palms will be received and used to signify Jesus entrance into Jerusalem. The Easter eggs will be hunted on Easter Sunday morning. Thanks to a good crew St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will be ready to go. My friends Easter is hard work but good work.