Holy Saturday: The Silence Before the Dawn “They took the body of Jesus and wrapped it in linen cloths with the spices, according to the burial custom of the Jews… […]
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Isaiah 55:6-7, “Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let
Our Shepherd Surgeon Read Post »
A man I read once in a while named Brian Morykon recently wrote something that really stayed with me. He said: “Lately I’ve become aware that on nearly a daily
The Better Way“But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” —Matthew 5:39 (NIV)
“Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake…” – Colossians 1:24 Paul rejoices.I am getting closer to thinking I maybe could rejoice. The more I read the Bible, the
Rejoicing in Suffering? Read Post »
Proverbs 18:17 – “The first to speak in court sounds right—until the cross-examination begins.” It’s easy to assume we know the truth when we’ve only heard one side of a
Seek Truth Before You Judge Read Post »
“The joyful shouting and weeping mingled together in a loud noise that could be heard far in the distance.” —Ezra 3:13 (NLT) When the foundation of the second temple was
In Joy and In Weeping Read Post »
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” Genesis 1:1 How did you and I come into existence? It’s a question many ask. According to the National Library
Biblical Perspective Read Post »
When you injure a muscle, often you visit a physical therapist who designs a recovery program with specific exercises to rebuild strength and flexibility. At first, you may be consistent
Strengthening Your Spiritual Muscles Read Post »
Someone once asked, “Is prayer your steering wheel or just a sidecar?” In other words, do you treat prayer as your guiding force or as something extra, reserved for emergencies?
Your Steering Wheel or Your Sidecar? Read Post »
Years ago, I heard the acronym JOY—Jesus, Others, and You—as a reminder of how we should order our priorities. One woman in my small group suggested it might be better
Joy-Jesus, others and you. Read Post »
“The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love” Psalm 145:8 The Bible helps us know who God is and teaches us about His care for
