Several years ago, Diana Gruver wrote a book titled “Companions in the Darkness" that looked back at church history and found depression in some of our greatest leaders. 

I have enjoyed going over the I AM statements in the Gospel of John. 

As some of you know, my mom has been in the hospital since last Wednesday with a brain bleed. 

I’m still learning to grieve in a way that leads me toward Jesus instead of isolation and going through it alone.

So much about our Christian faith goes beyond our understanding.  Doesn't it?  

Though the cross was originally an instrument of death, Jesus has turned it into an instrument of life.

As this is Easter Week, otherwise known as Holy Week or Passion Week, we reflect on the epic events at the conclusion of Jesus' earthly ministry. 

As believers, we need to stay tethered to Christ and walk with Him.