Shannon's Corner

  Lent is a season of stripping away. A holy pause. A necessary undoing because life is messy, hard, and overwhelming. What burdens are you carrying today? Is it guilt? Shame? Fear Anxiety? Grief? The endless pressures of daily life? These weights can feel crushing, leaving us exhausted and weary. We are not alone in the in-between. Jesus meets us right where we are and as we are—and not only as a guide, but as the One who bears the weight we cannot carry.   In the ancient world, beasts of burden—donkeys —were not glamorous creatures. They were humble, lowly, often overlooked. Their strength wasn’t in speed or beauty, but in the quiet endurance to carry heavy loads.    It’s no accident that Jesus chooses a donkey for His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He comes as King, yes—but not in splendor. He comes lowly, riding on the back of an animal that carries burdens.   Throughout His life—and especially in His death—Jesus carr...