Two Parades/Two Visions

There were two parades that day. If you stood in Jerusalem long enough,you might have heard them both. From one direction:the steady rhythm of marching feet,the creak of leather and harness,the unmistakable sound of power on display. From the other… a different kind of noise. Not polished.Not coordinated.Not controlled. Voices rising.People shouting.Branches rustling.Hope spilling out…

Palms and Promises

Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday and Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. In the church, the services of Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday are full of drama and movement. We all know that this is not a normal year isn’t it? So what’s a worship leader to do when all her plans for…