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.
Tag: Jesus Christ
“Only Jesus”
Without being too specific, a while ago I was overthinking a personal disappointment. In the middle of that mental churn, the song “Only Jesus” by Casting Crowns came up on my playlist. The timing felt more than coincidental. The lyrics center on rejecting personal legacy and worldly recognition in favor of pointing to Christ. They…
We Can Always be Grateful for Jesus
Recently, I asked ChatGPT to share some of the scientific evidence behind the power of gratitude. Among other things, it produced a table outlining the measurable benefits including improved mental health, reduced stress, stronger relationships, even better physical well-being. Further, there is a scriptural promise that comes with gratitude: “And he who receiveth all things…
Be Still
A World in Commotion Turn on the news and you will see a world in commotion. Though distressing and discouraging, this shouldn’t be a surprise–we know there is to be commotion in the last days: “And in that day shall be heard of wars and rumors of wars, and the whole earth shall be in commotion, and men’s hearts…
ALL Things
The Lord tells us in Doctrine and Covenants 88:6: “He that ascended up on high, as also he descended below all things, in that he comprehended all things, that he might be in all and through all things, the light of truth;” ALL. There is nothing that Christ did not descend below. Why did He willingly do that? So He could comprehend ….
Grit: the Difference between Starters and Finishers
In January 1995, the tennis world gathered in Melbourne for the first Grand Slam of the season. For Pete Sampras, however, the tournament would come to mean far more than tennis. Just days before, his coach and close friend Tim Gullikson collapsed in the Melbourne Park locker room. Doctors soon confirmed the worst: multiple brain…
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,…
Relentless Pursuit
Eighty years ago today during the Battle of Okinawa, an infantry regiment of the US Army attacked Maeda Escarpment–a long, steep slope at the edge of a 400-ft cliff. It was a brutal battle for both sides. To defend the escarpment,also known as Hacksaw Ridge, the enemy troops hunkered down in a network of caves…
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…
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