The Christian walk is a joyful experience but not always easy. I know where I want to be, but my mind wanders and I easily fall into old habits.

I'm still trying to understand forgiveness. In my humanness, I tend to forgive when it suits me, when I think the offender deserves it. If they knew better, but they did it anyway, I push them away and I'm slow at welcoming them back.

When Jesus came into the world, the Light began illuminating the dark corners, exposing every evil.

I confess. I love fiction, and mysteries are my favorite. The problem is that it’s getting difficult to find a good mystery that isn’t built around adults-only themes.

Life includes dark hours. There is pain and suffering. Our experience can be, in a small way, compared to that of the disciples at the crucifixion.

Following Jesus through his final week before his death and resurrection.

Continuing my study following Jesus through Passion Week.

Jesus began his last week on earth riding into Jerusalem, under a canopy of palm branches waved by crowds. Many of those people were mistaken in their understanding of who they were honoring.

When we think about the crucifixion, we focus on Jesus - as we should. However, He was not the only one at the place called the Skull. Two criminals were led out with Jesus to be executed along with Him.