Resurrection is about more than just coming back to life; it’s about being set free. Although Lazarus walked out of the tomb, he remained bound in his grave clothes until Jesus commanded the community to “unbind him.” Pastor Travis explores why we cannot always free ourselves from the shame, fear, and old patterns that cling to us—and why we need the help of others to finally let go and walk in full freedom.
Before the glory of Easter, we must walk through the tension of the tomb. Exploring the story of Lazarus, Pastor Travis touches on the raw honesty of Martha’s “If you had been here” and the profound mystery of a Savior who weeps alongside us in our grief. Whether you feel stuck, bound, or hopeless in a “tomb” of your own making, discover a grace that doesn’t just explain the waiting, but calls you forward into resurrection and commands that you be unbound.
Many churches want to be welcoming, but Sunday worship still quietly excludes people with disabilities. In this guide, I walk through common barriers in our services and offer practical, realistic steps—plus simple tools and resources—to help pastors create disability-inclusive worship where every body truly belongs.
