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April 3, 2026 in Biblical Teachings, Holy Week, Seasonal Reflections

Good Friday: Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

As we near the end of Holy Week, today is Good Friday. Which brings to mind the question: Why did Jesus have to die? This topic can feel heavy for so many of us. Jesus was innocent. So how does it make sense that to save the world, he would have to die for it?…
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Dealing with Death Grief & Loss

Dealing with Death

How often do you think about death? That is a question and a topic that most people would like to avoid for as long as possible. There are many who seem to succeed in avoiding death for a good long while, and many others who are not afforded that luxury. But no one can evade…
Tim Williams
April 4, 2025
Ode to Joy Courage & ResilienceJoy & Gratitude

Ode to Joy

The year was 1792, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had died only a few months ago at the tragic age of 35 and the streets of Vienna were quiet when a young, grumpy, serious, romantic, genius entered the musical scene.  Ludwig Von Beethoven had come to Vienna to study with Hayden, the well loved and established musical…
Tim Williams
March 28, 2025
Fasting and Freedom Prayer & MeditationSpiritual Growth

Fasting and Freedom

Whenever Lent comes around in the Church Calendar a common question usually accompanies: "What are you giving up?" For many, the answer is something like chocolate, caffeine, social media, or some other small indulgence. But have you ever wondered why we give things up during Lent? Is the purpose to reach a new spiritual level?…
Tim Williams
March 21, 2025
Lent is Our Story Spiritual GrowthSurrender & Trust

Lent is Our Story

When I was growing up, I didn't know what Lent was. I did notice that McDonalds was selling fish, and people would walk around with smudges on their heads, but I didn't understand the story. I did, on the other hand understand the church. I was a "church-kid". Every weekend, Wednesday night, and special event…
Tim Williams
March 7, 2025
Take Notice Mindfulness & PresenceSpiritual Growth

Take Notice

Jesus was a noticer. He was curious. His mind was active, attentive, fully alive. We don’t really think of Jesus as a noticer, do we? We think of him as more of a knower. But, knowing and noticing are not mutually exclusive. We can know our spouse or our best friend and still notice something…
Tim Williams
February 28, 2025