by jakeowensby | Apr 8, 2022 | Luke 23:1-49
Nobody said that love is safe or easy. Love, genuine love, is risky and sometimes painful. Honestly, it’s hard work. We were born to love. God made us that way. Love, you see, is how we connect with God and how we become our true selves. In a way, that boils...
by jakeowensby | Apr 9, 2020 | grace
What would you want your final words to be to the people you love? On this Maundy Thursday, I offer some thoughts about Jesus’ last words and what they mean to you and me. Have a listen: And as promised, I’m including the meditations for the earlier part of this week...
by jakeowensby | Apr 8, 2020 | grace
It’s Holy Wednesday, and today’s video reflection focuses on the mending power of compassion: Missed the video for Holy Tuesday? No worries: And here is Holy Monday’s video: Blessed Holy Week friends! And remember, Resurrection is...
by jakeowensby | Apr 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s Holy Tuesday. Each day of Holy Week I’m posting a brief video meditation. Missed a previous day? No worries. Every day I’ll include the previous day’s meditation in reverse chronological order. As always, I love hearing your thoughts and insights. Here’s...
by jakeowensby | Apr 3, 2020 | Matthew 27:11-54
People say that you have to love yourself before you can love someone else. And yet, I’ve also found that you truly love yourself only once you love others. That may sound like a vicious circle, like a dog chasing its tail endlessly. But it’s not. That’s because love...