Easter Sunday – April 5th

The Provocation The tomb is empty. Death is defeated. The "thought police", the Roman Empire, and Hell itself couldn't keep the Lord down and that remains the truth to this very day. Scripture "He is not here; he has risen, just as he said." (Matthew 28:6). Point to Ponder The Resurrection is the ultimate moment … Continue reading Easter Sunday – April 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

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

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

Holy Week – Wednesday – April 1st

The Provocation Judas sold the Lord out for 30 pieces of silver. Every time we choose our sin over our Savior, we are making the exact same deal. Scripture "Then one of the Twelve-the one called Judas Iscariot-went to the chief priests and asked, 'What are you willing to give me if I deliver him … Continue reading Holy Week – Wednesday – April 1st

Holy Week – Tuesday – Mar. 31st

The Provocation Jesus warned about the "religious" leaders who looked good on the outside but were full of dead men's bones calling them "whitewashed tombs". It's important that we avoid being whitewashed tombs ourselves and be on the look out for "religious" leaders who are themselves whitewashed tombs! Scripture "Woe to you...hypocrites! You are like … Continue reading Holy Week – Tuesday – Mar. 31st