In the sixth week of Lent and the start of Holy Week, Pastor Mak preaches on the story we now know as Palm Sunday. It’s the story where Jesus enters Jerusalem surrounded by a celebratory crowd claiming Jesus is King. But the entrance itself isn’t the only point. The entrance is part of this continued movement towards facing what's to come. And the week ahead isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. The light is fading fast. What can we learn from anticipating Jesus’ death and resurrection?
Read MoreRev. Venida journeys through the second week of Lent with a focus on Cultivating Meaningful Work. In the highlighted Gospel story, Jesus boldly places priority on ensuring that he was accomplishing his goals, rather than shirking back because of fear, uncertainty or distrust. Jesus’s work of love, healing and transformation can help us feel more content with ourselves, and the gifts we extend to others.
Read MoreIt's time to reframe Scripture that has been used to serve as the foundation for a belief system that would cause us to be accepted or rejected by God. We're advocating for a more inclusive Gospel and this is truly Good News. Watch Rev. Venida Rodman Jenkins speak about Scriptural Interpretation, in "Born Again 2.0".
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