The story of Good Friday didn’t begin that morning. The narrative arc opens many years earlier in Bethlehem, with the miraculous fulfillment of prophecies spoken long ago. The story of an anticipated Savior unfolds with miraculous healings and captivating teachings to growing crowds. But the narrative arc peaks on the night before Good Friday....
Eight months. That’s how long it’s been since COVID-19 erupted on the global stage and disrupted our lives. Do you remember when the immensity of the virus and its impact became real to you? For me, it was around the time when I heard COVID-19 compared to a blizzard, winter, and ice age. Blizzard...
Have you ever purchased furniture that comes in a box? Our office is full of IKEA desks and bookshelves from the Swedish furniture titan. As I begin each assembly, I open the manual, look at the simple pictures, and review the short list of required tools. Filled with unbridled but unfounded optimism, I naively...