The Cactus & The Cross Blog

What does the Transfiguration mean? Why should we care? Lutheran Christians celebrate the last Sunday of the season of Epiphany as “the...

Why does the church sometimes ask for “volunteers” to usher, lector, help in the food pantry or other ministries? A volunteer is someone...

All I want for Christmas is peace. Part of what I'm asking for is obvious, the end of violence in places like Ukraine, Lebanon, Gaza,...

Jesus is our Lord! The election of a new president, Arizona senator, and congressional representatives is coming Nov 5 and soon after...

As we prepare to vote, let us do so as peacemakers, guided by love, compassion, and truth.

How is the Holy Spirit calling St. John’s to change? In October each year, we celebrate the 16th century Lutheran Reformation. One of...

During our recent Sunday School kickoff, two of our young members approached me with joyful excitement, eager to share that our Sunday...

"The poorest among us, those who Jesus calls us to clothe, feed, and shelter are those who are being forgotten...Christ have mercy."

I was reminded this past Tuesday why [my morning commute] is such a holy time for me as I kept awake, alert, and enthusiastic.

For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have. 2 Corinthians,...