Do we know when we need to rest, or do we think we are super human and can go on and on forever? I tend to think we believe that with enough determination and caffeine we can go on forever. v
Read more..I lock my doors sometimes too. Emotional doors because I fear hurt or rejection. Intellectual doors because I’m unsure what deep study will uncover. Spiritual doors because I wonder if giving my all will truly mean giving my all.
Read more..Why did Mary not recognize Jesus? I think it’s the same reason I often don’t recognize the living Christ in my life. Mary expected to find things as she had left them--a dead body wrapped in linen cloths lying in a tomb. Her expectancy was too small.
Read more..Much has been said about Jesus’ “gift of the Cross.” But what of the other gifts? What of the nails, the crown of thorns? The garments taken by the soldiers? Have you taken time to open these gifts?
Read more..An Easter Prayer. Of all of God's gifts. Easter shows us our fate. Forgiven we will rise. And pass through Heaven's gate. This Easter remember. The sacrifice of a Son. And through His resurrection. Eternal life we have won
Read more..When it’s Easter Saturday in your life, how do you react? When you are somewhere between yesterday’s tragedy and tomorrow’s triumph, what do you do? Do you leave God’ - or do you linger near him? John chose to linger. And because he lingered on Saturday, he was around on Sunday to see the miracle.
Read more..When we sin, it may create a sense of alienation from God (and understandably so), but the days of actual separation are over. God is always ready to listen to our repentive prayers and to help us get back on track to where we’ll be full of joy
Read more..Long before a crisis arises or a solution is needed, a wise believer will be seeking God in prayer. In trouble-free times, we can build a foundation of trust and communion with Him that can withstand any hardship. Problems are unavoidable, but as we seek our Father in prayer, He is faithful to deal with our difficulties. By Dr. Charles Stanley
Read more..Dear Lord, Empower me to become a brave-heart disciple — a disciple never content with a static, stagnant faith experience. Create a constant spiritual discontent in my heart that can only subside by daily and wholly surrendering my life to your will. Amen.
Read more..Let me encourage you to not avoid the pain of walking with Jesus through the days between Palm Sunday and Easter.
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