You may recognize this scene if you’ve ever visited Venice, Italy. Pay attention to the gondola sailor. He’s standing behind the passengers gently guiding the small boat along the canal. The passengers don’t have to know the way, they just have to trust the guide to direct them. And, because they don’t have to worry […]
Jesus is the light of the world. Have you ever thought about the power of light? Light imagery is used throughout literature and films to suggest the good, the true, and the hope at the start of something new. Children often claim to be afraid of the dark… and not just children, I know I […]
Jesus is the King of Glory. In nations with a monarchy today, the monarch’s reign is life long and the line of succession must never be broken. The moment one king dies, the new king’s reign begins. As believers, we see Jesus as our King. We know that in the resurrection Jesus conquered death, so he will […]
Jesus is the true vine. The vine is the strong, sturdy, woody part of the plant. In the resting season of growth, the branches are all cut off and the vine remains. The vine is constant, eternal. The vine is the source of life for the branches. The vine yields the fruit. In this new […]
Jesus says he is “the good shepherd”. The defining characteristic of the good shepherd is that he lays down his life for his sheep. His sheep are his priority. The shepherd is completely responsible for the life of the sheep. In this new series of video blogs (or “vlogs”), we explore some of the “I […]
As I sit and write this reflection, it is a snowy day in Colorado. I find myself longing for spring. The warmth of the sun, the budding of trees, chirping song birds, and the beginnings of the green that shouts life is on the way. In fact, according to the calendar, spring is already here, but […]
Spend a few minutes looking closely at this image of sheep grazing among trees and a stream. The shepherd is not pictured; perhaps we are viewing the scene from the perspective as the shepherd watching over his (or her) flock. As you look at the sheep, understand that we are the sheep and the Lord […]
The archway through which we see the sunset over the mountains helps to focus our eyes on the beauty of the captured moment. Sometimes as we seek God we need to focus our gaze to find Him in the activity of our lives. That focus often requires a moment (at least) of stillness, a time […]
Good and pleasant. What would you put on a list of good and pleasant things? In Psalm 133, David used these words to describe unity. Unity is good and I long for it, yet I find it elusive. Few things feel better than being part of a harmonious, unified group where I know I am loved, valued, […]
When we think of the word “retreat,” we think about getting away from normal life for a time of renewing and refreshment with the Lord in community. As we plan the next retreats for men and women, we have been wondering: How can we offer these retreat elements when our current climate inhibits us from […]
