"And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith." (1 Corinthians 15:14). Even as country music legend Johnny Cash was approaching death, he was determined to keep making music. His final album, "American VI: Ain't No Grave", was recorded in the final months of his life. The title … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Apr. 5th
Saturday Easter Vigil – April 4th
The Provocation Sometimes, God is silent. But silence doesn't mean absence. Even in the tomb, the Lord was working. Scripture "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." (Psalm 27:14) Point to Ponder Saturday is the "in-between" time. You might be in a "Saturday" in your life right now-praying … Continue reading Saturday Easter Vigil – April 4th
Daily Scripture Series – Apr. 4th
"He went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, as the man of God had told him. (2 Kings 5:14). Jocelyn's bestselling dish at her food stall was her congee. She'd stir the rice porridge very carefully until it had a smooth consistency. So, she was startled when a regular customer said, "Your … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Apr. 4th
Good Friday – April 3rd
The Provocation It is called "Good" Friday because the worst thing that ever happened in human history resulted in the best thing that ever happened in human history: our redemption! Scripture "It is finished." (John 19:30) Point to Ponder When Jesus said "It is finished," He didn't mean that He was done; He meant that … Continue reading Good Friday – April 3rd
Daily Scripture Series – Apr. 3rd
"Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." (Matthew 6:10). The factories of Victorian England were dark places. Fatalities were high, and workers often lived in poverty. "How can the working man cultivate ideals," George Cadbury asked, "when his home is a slum?" And so he built a new kind of factory … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Apr. 3rd
Holy Maundy Thursday – April 2nd
The Provocation On the night He was betrayed, Jesus washed feet. Leadership in the Kingdom of God is found at the bottom, not at the top. Scripture "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." (John 13:34). Point to Ponder The world defines … Continue reading Holy Maundy Thursday – April 2nd
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