Knockout Roses are blooming this Spring and they are lovely for Easter Sunday. Peace, love, and beauty to you all.
Knockout Roses On Easter Sunday
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An Easter 2025 Reflection
Today is a day we recognize the resurrection of Jesus, as we have done in years past. However, in light of all the chaos we are seeing in the world, perhaps it’s necessary to be mindful that extravagant and sacrificial love that was shown three days earlier was for everyone, everywhere, throughout time and memorial.
Jesus was about liberation, love, and life everlasting. Jesus was about liberation, love, and life everlasting. He also lived for and loved the immigrant, the LGBTQ person, the person working two jobs to make ends meet, the veteran with scars we cannot see, the visitors, the huddled masses yearning for freedom, the sick, the widow, the orphan, the student, and many more.
I believe that the power of Jesus is about the power of love born from sacrifice and death, which no longer has sting. It’s never been about power or privilege, it’s always about loving our neighbors as ourselves and doing it the best we can as long as we can.
The In-Between, A Pre-Easter Reflection
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.
A Good Friday 2025 Reflection
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.
From My Local Newspaper – America Is Out of Order
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.
Eleven Years At Blood Assurance
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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