“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Col. 1:13-14). Memories! They sometimes come flooding like torrents of a river, bringing the past to instruct us today. Some carry along, ugly images that crush the spirit. … Continue reading Celebrating My Redemption
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Hide No More!
He Is Risen! “Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body” – Luke 23:52. Have you ever stopped to wonder how many mourners at a particular funeral knew the dead person? What is it about death that causes many to identify with the deceased? The thought reminds me of the story of a man whom … Continue reading Hide No More!
Not So Fast!
" The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment" (Luke 23:55-56). Your Encouragement Wait a minute! Do not give up so … Continue reading Not So Fast!
The Fear and Lure of the Crowd
Today’s Reading: Thursday, 14 April: John 17- John 18 Romans 8; Psalm 22 “It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire they had made to keep warm. Peter also was standing with them, warming himself” (John 18:18). The Fear and Lure of the Crowd Innocently, he stood there, warming himself. Among the … Continue reading The Fear and Lure of the Crowd
A Cry of Love
Today’s Reading: Tuesday, 12 April: John 13–John 14; Luke 22. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Psalm 22:1). The cry of our Savior on the cross! (Matthew 27:46). It was a cry of agony and despair—the cry of One who felt deserted by His Father. He did not feel this way when … Continue reading A Cry of Love
To Calvary and Beyond
Today’s Reading: Monday, 11 April: Psalm 22; Hebrews 10:1-18 In the Hebrews scripture, we see how, because of the limitations of the old covenant with its animal sacrifices that could not take away our sins, there remained a need for Christ and His atoning sacrifice to provide salvation for us (Heb. 10:1-4). “It is impossible … Continue reading To Calvary and Beyond
Hosanna To The Son of David!
The King comes, riding on a donkey Gentle and riding on a donkey, On a colt, the foal of a donkey. With righteousness and salvation, to give. Look, the crowd forms quickly. Excitement all over the place Valuable cloaks surrendered. And palm branches, too, To pave the road for the King. Hear the joyful shouts … Continue reading Hosanna To The Son of David!
Curing A Wearied Soul
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28)“ His people scorned him. As a chief tax collector, Zacchaeus made a lot of money for Rome and himself. He was almost a pigmy and got pushed around in crowds. On this day, something puzzled him. Zacchaeus … Continue reading Curing A Wearied Soul
IF THE LORD HAD NOT BEEN ON OUR SIDE
And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren” - Luke 22:31-32 The schemes of the devil are subtle and ensnaring. Without the Lord, we all have no chance against … Continue reading IF THE LORD HAD NOT BEEN ON OUR SIDE
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 