On this Easter morning, I am reflecting on how I would have handled my LORD Jesus dying on the cross right before my eyes. I can’t imagine the agony His friends were going through, let alone the excruciating pain my Lord suffered. The passage in John about Mary Magdalene is something I think I can relate too. Mary was so faithful to go and check on Jesus’ grave. I imagine she just needed to be with her Lord, regardless of the situation. You see, Jesus was not only Mary’s LORD, He was her friend, too. Mary had to make sure … Continue Reading »»
Sarah Martin
Okay, so we’ve all heard it: “If so-and-so jumps off a bridge, will you do it to?” In the storm of our teenage angst, this is so not cool! I know you have been there too-just wanting to be like everyone else-even at the risk of losing who you are as an individual. This brings to mind a silly little story of when I was in the 5th grade. The cool group of girls decided that Wednesday was going to be “Units Day.” Don’t you remember that early 90’s fad of those cotton mix and match outfits with the colorful … Continue Reading »»
Oh how I love Easter season! The fact that Spring is in full bloom is very apropos for the celebration of our Resurrected King. Easter is a season of renewal and redemption, who wouldn’t love that! On this Palm Sunday, please read the following passage. I pray that you will be rejoicing and waving your “palms” right now in front of this computer screen! Luke 19:38-40 (The Message)37-38Right at the crest, where Mount Olives begins its descent, the whole crowd of disciples burst into enthusiastic praise over all the mighty works they had witnessed: Blessed is he who comes, the … Continue Reading »»