“The centurion knows that his own influence and authority pale in comparison to the power and authority of Jesus, so much so that he feels unworthy even thinking about being in Jesus' presence. This is what I just love - there is something about this Gentile man, a Roman, an outsider to the faith - he senses something about Jesus, he is keenly aware of Jesus' power; he knows that Jesus' power is not human, but divine. He sees Jesus for who he is more than any of the devout Jews, even more so than the disciples. Jesus is constantly having to reassure, convince, and prove his identity to those around him. But not so with this man.“ - Rev. Dr. Vicki Harrison

“This Lent, it’s time to take Jesus’ message to heart and sincerely examine our hearts. After all, Jesus sees deep within us. There is nothing we can hide from him. The people of Nazareth couldn’t hide their own pride and hate. Neither can we.“ - Rev. Dr. Vicki Harrison