Changes and Constants

Those of you who follow my regular offerings will notice this one is in a different format. This is intentional because of all that is going on around us. It is my hope that you will read it anyway. Our routines have been turned upside down and it is very probable that even more changes are in store. The question then arises: What should we be doing during this period of change? 1.      Do Not Fear. It is important that we do not fear. There are dozens upon dozens of verses reminding us not to fear. Philippians 4:6-7 (NET) - Do not be anxious about anything....

Kept in the Dark

Continuing the journey toward Easter I found my thoughts turning to the hours of darkness. An eerie and unexpected darkness occurred while Jesus was being crucified. Mark 15:33 (NET) - Now when it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. This reminded me of the phrase “kept in the dark”. To keep someone in the dark currently means choosing not to inform them of your plans. This was certainly not the case with Jesus. Jesus told His disciples exactly who He was. He told them exactly what He came to do. He even told them He would rise on...