by Lori Wilson A Lenten Reflection The Misunderstood Disciple Judas is one of the most misunderstood and disregarded people in the Holy Week story. We don't know much about him—his growing up, his family life, what drew him to follow Jesus in the first place. As Jason Royle explores in his book Judas: Hero Misunderstood, there may be layers to Judas's story that we've missed, dimensions of his character that deserve our compassion rather than our quick judgment. What we do kn

A Lenten Reflection Through the Eyes of Mary Magdalene by Lori Wilson Introduction In the Gospel accounts, we find Mary Magdalene among the faithful few who remained at the foot of the Cross when others fled. She who had been transformed by Christ's love now faced the ultimate test of faith—watching the One who had given her new life suffer and die. This Lenten season, we're invited to stand with Mary Magdalene at the foot of the Cross. To witness not only Christ's suffering,