Something made them run that morning—before understanding, before certainty. What if it was hope? And what if that same hope is inviting you to move, even now? This Easter reflection explores what happens when we stop waiting for clarity and start moving toward Christ—who, it turns out, is already moving toward us.
Category: Easter
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
A mission mosaic led me to linger more carefully on Christ’s road to Calvary. These reflections trace the stations of the cross and what they have taught me about suffering, grace, endurance, and the Savior’s willingness to carry far more than wood.
Prints of Love
In choir practice not too long ago, I was impressed by the lyrics of a newer addition to the LDS hymnbook: See, He lifts His hands above! Alleluia!See, He shows the prints of love! Alleluia!Hark! His gracious gifts bestow, Alleluia!Blessings on His Church below. Alleluia!(“Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise”, Hymns—For Home and Church,…
Holy Week: Palm Sunday
Let Him Enter Your Life On the fifth day before Passover, Jesus rode into Jerusalem through the eastern gate as prophesied by Ezekiel (Ezekiel 44:1-3) and on a donkey as was prophesied (see Zechariah 9:9). The people recognized Him as their King–the Son of David–and they shouted “Hosanna,” and placed their clothes and palm branches…
“God So Loved the World”
Likely the world’s most popular Bible verse, John 3:16 consistently shows up on poster boards at sporting events and in other media. As of October 2022, it was the most searched Bible verse. Further, on Instagram, the hashtag #john316 has been used on over 250,000 posts and TikTok videos with the hashtag #john316 have been viewed 55.9 million times.1…
The Shepherd Who Runs
We all wander. Sometimes we even run straight back into the problems we were just rescued from. But scripture offers a beautiful picture of what happens next. The Good Shepherd doesn’t simply wait for us to find our way home. Alma’s choice of one remarkable word shows us what He does instead.
She Was a Gardener
When anyone speaks of my great-grandmother, one of the things that inevitably comes up is her garden. Grandma BoSanco was known for her gardening capabilities. No matter what it was—flowers or vegetables—she could grow anything. She spent hours in her garden everyday. It was always beautiful and free from weeds. She also grew the best…
Turn Yourself
Loss. Think of a loss you have experienced. Any loss—the death of a loved one; your physical or mental health; a friendship; a job; your way on the covenant path; your self-worth—the list can go on and on. There is an emptiness that comes with loss. It’s hard to describe, but most of us can…
Michelangelo’s Greatest Work
When Stone Becomes Story 516 years ago this month, Michelangelo unveiled his commissioned work, David — one of the most recognized sculptures in the world and often celebrated as his greatest masterpiece. Even more impressive, Michelangelo was only in his twenties when he completed it. Many other iconic works would follow, including the Sistine Chapel…