Category: Lent

‭In the Messiah, in Christ, God leads us from place to place in one perpetual victory parade. Through us, he brings knowledge of Christ. Everywhere we go, people breathe in the exquisite fragrance. Because of Christ, we give off a sweet scent rising to God, which is recognized by those on the way of salvation—an…

‭This is the testimony in essence: God gave us eternal life; the life is in his Son. So, whoever has the Son, has life; whoever rejects the Son, rejects life. 1 John 5:11-12 MSG Christ came for all. Some accepts this Christ. Others rejects this Christ. Some experience life. Others reject life. What does this…

“Although Israel often grumbled against Moses and God, God never left them empty-handed. God either graciously sweetened existing bitter water or brought water out of a lifeless rock.” Promised Treasurers: Daily Devotions I have been a grumbler this week. I have also experienced God’s gracious provision. It’s wild how God still cares for me no…

As the week plays out, there is a question that surfaces. Where does the Spirit move you most during Holy Week? There is no one way to move along the path of Holy Week. I feel more drawn to mourn lost relationships.  To cease criticizing all parties involved and to let be what is. This…

Are you drowning in family troubles, relational misunderstandings, or other hardships? Amid any troubled waters, the “wood” of Christ’s cross keeps you afloat, rescuing you from all your distress. Promised Treasures:Daily Devotions I’m broken and sad. I’m angry. I’m anxious. My heart aches. I understand, and my heart softens – a little. I remember the…

‭From the four corners of the earth, people are coming to their senses and are running back to God. Long-lost families are falling on their faces before him. God has taken charge; from now on, he has the last word. All the power-mongers are before him —worshiping! All the poor and powerless, too —worshiping! Along…

‭‭But I do more than thank (God for you). I ask—the God of glory—to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for…

And so, I am reminded again and again how very present God is. Just when I least expect it, these beautiful purple trees appear out of nowhere. This is the joy of spring, to be surprised by beauty in unexpected places. This is Lent.

And they stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him… Matthew 27:28 ESV He was stripped naked, not by choice or will, but by someone else. Stripped Naked. He wasn’t just told to remove his clothing. He was stripped by another by many others. And then he was clothed with a mock robe fit…

Some Pharisees from the crowd told Jesus, “Teacher, get your disciples under control!” But he said, “If they kept quiet, the stones would do it for them, shouting praise.” Luke 10:39-40 MSG I love thinking about how these guys/girls (men/women) would have felt as they experienced miracles upon miracles with Jesus. I imagine they got…

The Pharisees took one look and threw up their hands: “It’s out of control. The world’s in a stampede after him.” John 12:19 Not only were the Pharisees angry, the high priests were plotting to kill Lazarus because so many Jews believed in Jesus after he raised Lazarus from the dead. It makes me wonder…

God’s glory is on tour in the skies, God-craft on exhibit across the horizon. Madame Day holds classes every morning, Professor Night lectures each evening. Their words aren’t heard, their voices aren’t recorded, But their silence fills the earth: unspoken truth is spoken everywhere. Psalm 19:1-4a MSG “Unspoken truth is spoken everywhere.” This is the…