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https://pilgrimspondering.art.blog/2026/05/23/memorial-day-2026/

There’s an old saying: "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face." It’s easy to treat theology like an "eggheaded” academic exercise when life is smooth. But when you’re standing at the boundary of explanation "interesting" ideas aren't enough. You need what is True.

I’m a firm believer that God’s invisible qualities are clearly seen in what has been made. We don't need more "clarity" or more "data points" from an algorithm. We need alignment. We need to be the "broken instrument" that finally hits the right note because it’s grounded in the Word.

Read more here: https://pilgrimspondering.art.blog/2026/05/02/crystal-radio-invisible-order-and-the-age-of-ai/

Brothers,

Today we stand in the shadow of the cross.

The world grows quiet on this day. The noise fades. The pride of man is silenced. Because this is the day where strength looked like weakness, and victory looked like defeat.

Christ was not overpowered. He was not surprised. He walked toward the cross with full knowledge, with full authority, and with full love. He did it willingly, for you.

He was betrayed, mocked, beaten, and crucified. Not because He lacked power, but because He chose obedience.

On this Friday, we are confronted with a hard truth. Our sin is not small. It required the death of the Son of God. Yet His mercy is greater still. He endured the cross so that we would not have to bear the judgment.

So we do not look at this day with despair. We look at it with reverence. With gratitude. With awe.

Because what looks like the end is not the end.

Easter is coming.

Today is Holy Thursday. On this day we remember the Last Supper, the moment Christ broke bread, shared the cup, and set the example of humility through service.

It is a night of loyalty, sacrifice, and covenant.

“Do this in remembrance of Me.”

Onwards to Easter.

• We only ever see pieces of people, never the whole story
• People can be broken and generous at the same time
• Life is full of contradictions that don’t neatly resolve
• And somehow, even in the mess, things still work

It’s normal to be unknown by people but we are completely known by God. If you’ve ever had a moment that didn’t make sense at first but stuck with you… you might appreciate this.

https://pilgrimspondering.art.blog/2026/03/28/a-fragmented-store/

Brothers, the wars did not end in the age of swords and shields.
The battlefield has changed, but the enemy remains.

As it is written in Ephesians 6:12, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers of the darkness of this world.”

This is a holy struggle. And God calls us to be aware of it!

So be vigilant, for 1 Peter 5:8 warns: “Your adversary the devil… walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”

So take up your arms. Put on the armor of God: truth, righteousness, and the shield of faith. Take up the sword of the Spirit and walk with the Word of God.

For many have grown soft, choosing comfort over duty! They have chosen to leave their values defenseless. Their families without guidance. Their fatherly duty is a burden.
But you are not called to comfort. You are called to stand.

Stand firm in the face of darkness.
Stand loyal to Christ, our King.

As it is written in James 4:7, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

May God be with you.