When Resurrection Is Slow
Jesus died. But death was not the end. Death could not hold him. Hallelujah! Rising from the dead, he set us free from the sin that so easily entangles (Hebrews 12:1), we are no longer captives (Luke 4:18), and we are joint-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17). Jesus’ death and resurrection informs many of our core […]
No Strangers to Death
It’s 5:30am and I know I still have a good hour before the sun comes up. Despite the cobblestone roads, the holes on the paved ones, and random rocks left to test my reflexes, I still prefer to run in the dark. I live in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and actually, there are many other runners […]
Risen, Yet Still Waiting for Resurrection
The seed to live this life overseas was planted in my heart 20 years ago. Over the years God watered, grew and intensified the desire to know Christ and make Him known. In some ways you could say I am living my dream. I married a man who loves Jesus, His gospel and has a […]
What an Open Sewer Taught Me About Resurrection
A river runs through my city. And on the main riverfront there’s a tree. Actually, there are many trees along the riverfront, and they’re mostly palm trees. Palm trees grow everywhere in the tropics. And while they are stunningly beautiful, palm trees don’t grow very large. But there’s a tree on the riverfront that dwarfs […]