They had a job to do. She had a job to do with her friends. A few women and Mary Magdalene prepared to take care of the dead body of their Jesus, and they arrived to the tomb early that morning to do that, but He wasn’t there. We know that part of the story. […]
Hope when You’re Hopeless
If hopelessness sits deep in the pit of your stomach, and you’ve just about given up, maybe it will help you to remember Good Friday is coming. Isn’t it strange that we call such a horrific day, “good?” On this side of The Cross we call it good because this day changed the course of […]
Why the People Waved Palm Branches on Palm Sunday
It’s that wonderful time of year. I love finding the promises of God in His creation–analogies of our spiritual journey. Just think how difficult it is for a delicate tulip stem to push through hardened winter soil. Nothing of beauty and value births easy. Christ’s job wasn’t a walk through the clouds either. His victory […]
You’re Not Alone {7 Scriptures on God’s Presence}
Alone. You can be happily married, have children, friends, and co-workers you enjoy, and feel alone. I’ve stood smack dab in the middle of a party with a bunch of people, and felt lonelier than when I was by myself. “Alone” really isn’t a number thing because it has to do with our hearts and […]
If You’ve Been Hurt (God is Faithful)
A long time ago a door to ministry slammed in my face. What had looked like a blessed pathway to a dream and calling fulfilled turned into heartbreak. But God’s timing was perfect as it always is, and just as those doors shut, Mike got a new job that required moving which lent the opportunity […]