Word 32 - Resurrection "You are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen." (Matthew 28:5-6) The story of God and us LED's to an impossible climax. The Messiah was supposed to be this drama's triumphant ending. Now He is dead. Jesus was crucified and His body is held in … Continue reading Forty Words – Word 32
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Forty Words – Word 4
Word 4 - Fasting "Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen; to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter-when you … Continue reading Forty Words – Word 4
Forty Words – Word 3
Word 3 - Abstain "Do not deprive each other except perhaps by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer." (1 Corinthians 7:5) "What are you giving up for Lent?" Of course a joke answer could be, "Broccoli....I hate broccoli." Giving up something for Lent is now a meme … Continue reading Forty Words – Word 3
Daily Scripture Series – July 19th
"Then the Jews said, "See how he loved them!" (John 11:36) Jesus wept. John's gospel records that moment, after the Jews said, "Come and see, Lord", and Jesus stood before the tomb of His good friend Lazarus. Then we read those two words that reveal to us the depths to which Christ shares our humanity: … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – July 19th
He Is Our Only Hope
"...the word which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. And we are witnesses to … Continue reading He Is Our Only Hope
Easter Sunday 2023 – Apr. 9th
Father, We are living in a day unlike anything we have ever seen before. Chaos, confusion, and turmoil has been stirring in the hearts of so many people. We trust that justice belongs in Your hand, but we also trust that You have a great plan for us to see hearts transformed and lives changed. … Continue reading Easter Sunday 2023 – Apr. 9th
No Thought Police 