Tetelestai. The last word that Jesus spoke before dying on the cross means, “It is finished.” The atoning work of Christ is complete. Our immense debt to God is paid in full. While Jesus was hanging on a cross outside Jerusalem, a thick curtain was hanging inside the Jewish temple. This ornate veil marked a…
I have been doing a lot of reflecting lately. With a newborn in the house, a toddler running around, and a home-buying process in full swing, things have been challenging in a new way. Whilst thinking about the many changes, obstacles, and unforeseen challenges we have faced over the last few months, I felt the…
The other day, I found myself excitedly planning several things I wanted to do to surprise my husband. I quickly made a mental checklist of what I needed to make it happen and then quickly realized I was unintentionally planning things I could ask for in return for my “kindness.” If I made his favorite…
A little over ten years ago, we were pregnant with our first child, a daughter who would be named Natalie. We were extremely excited and nervous. I shared with one of my mentor-pastors that we were expecting to be parents. His face lit up, said “that’s awesome,” and then gave me a piece of unsolicited…
I recently went to see Equalizer II, which features Denzel Washington as the lead character—he is awesome in this movie, by the way. (Note: Spoiler Alert) The movie starts off on a train car full of gangsters with thick accents. They had just kidnapped a little girl. There are about ten of them in total and only…
