1. The story of salvation is the true story of God doing his unexpected work of salvation for us.
  2. What if sin was truly removed and what if the one who took it from us had the power to conquer it’s curse and spit in the face of death?
  3. Maundy Thursday is your big night. For the Passover Lamb is given for you, given to you.
  4. What is undoubtedly true, however, is that St. Peter wasn’t left outside. He wasn’t left weeping. He was restored, as am I, as are you.
  5. Today I would like to share The Legend of the Dogwood, inspired by the words of Stoney Cooper.
  6. If we just say to God, “We don’t get it, please explain,” he will. He will send us a preacher to point us to his words for more clarification.
  7. Past, present, and future are tied together in Christ.
  8. It’s scary to share my struggle and to show that I have cracks because once I’ve shown my cards, I open myself up for judgment.
  9. We can’t predict the harvest. We can only sow.
  10. Ash Wednesday's purpose is not to motivate our resolve to redouble our efforts to do better.
  11. To believe God is love and thus loves you is a miracle wrought by the Holy Spirit.
  12. His love for you is so deep that in his mercy, while you were yet a sinner, God sent his only begotten Son to die for you.