An 8 Day Meditation for Holy Week Easter Sunday Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 24:1-8 (The Resurrection) “He isn’t here!” They were terrified at what they just saw and couldn’t look up. His face shone like lightening, his robe was dazzling. Their hearts were racing and their minds were confused. The tomb was empty… where was … Continue reading Who Is This Jesus? ~ Day 8
An 8 Day Meditation for Holy Week Holy Saturday Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66 (The tomb is sealed) You threw me into the ocean depths, and I sank down to the heart of the sea. The mighty waters engulfed me; I was buried beneath your wild and stormy waves. Then I said, “O Lord, you have driven me … Continue reading Who Is This Jesus? ~ Day 7
An 8 Day Meditation for Holy Week Good Friday Matthew 27:27-56 (The Crucifixion) The stars in heaven were visible. The day turned into dark night and there was no explanation for this deep darkness. If it had been at night, the full moon would have been out for it was Passover. In the Temple, the … Continue reading Who Is This Jesus ~ Day 6
An 8 Day Meditation for Holy Week WednesdayScripture: Matthew 26:1-16; John 12:20-50 (Jesus Anointed at Bethany) What a waste! He couldn’t stop ruminating about it. Who is This Jesus anyway? He’s so offensive! His words always stab you in the heart… Even the others agreed with me… We could have helped more people who really … Continue reading Who Is This Jesus? ~ Day 4
An 8 Day Meditation for Holy Week TuesdayScripture: Matthew 21:23-32; Mark 5:1-20 (The Authority of Jesus) The crowd of onlookers were terrified. They begged and pleaded with Him to go away— far away. This previously tortured man who had lived like a wild animal among death and decay was now free, clothed and sitting with … Continue reading Who Is This Jesus? ~ Day 3
The secret place of prayer is the blessing, grace, and reward of every child of God. It is the abode where nourishment, strength, and rest are downloaded into our soul. Though, if you are like me, you might have a hard time entering the secret place...
"Now the seed sown among the thorns stands for someone who hears the message, but it is choked by the worries of the world..." Matthew 13:22 Are we plagued by a plague or are we plagued by the worries of this world? It is a fair question to ponder as we are spiraling downward in … Continue reading Are the worries of the world choking out our life?
Circumstances haven't changed... quiet my heart
When you think about your future do you feel secure? Or do you spend a lot of time playing the wheel of fortune in your mind, watching it spin round and round, contemplating exactly where the arrow of destiny will stop? And when the arrow in your mind lands on a certain circumstance- do you … Continue reading The Lord is There
How do you know if something is a success? The old saying that we have all heard before tells us that the proof is in the pudding. So basically, by eating the pudding, or testing it out, we can then know for certain if it is a success. As Christians, we are told in the … Continue reading Fruit Pudding
Delighted in Jesus 