by Lynda Hart | Mar 23, 2026
In this week’s Gospel story, Jesus speaks to Martha, reminding her that he is the resurrection and the life and asks her if she believes this. She says she does, yet she is still hesitant when Jesus asks to have the stone removed. “But Lord, already there is a stench...
by Lynda Hart | Mar 18, 2026
Jesus talks a lot about eyesight. He heals people born blind and critiques religious leaders for their lack of vision. In fact, in the Gospel of John, Jesus states that he had come into the world “so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.”...
by Lynda Hart | Mar 2, 2026
SIN. There I said it. Too often we talk around it, try to deny it, hide it, or wish it away, but the truth remains: sin is real. It’s a difficult topic to discuss because we often get sin (in thought, word and deed) and Sin (a state of being) confused. Which is...
by Lynda Hart | Feb 23, 2026
The season of Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and self-examination in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of the Lord at Easter. It’s a period of 40 days—like the flood of Genesis, Moses’ sojourn at Mount Sinai, Elijah’s journey to Mount Horeb,...
by Lynda Hart | Feb 17, 2026
Lent is—above all else—a time of reflection on the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice, and seek to grow in their relationship with God. The Lenten season serves as a time of repentance, self-examination, and spiritual renewal in preparation for the joyous...