The greatest life story, that of Jesus Christ, shaped the world and the Christian faith. Other religious leaders died, were buried, and remain in their graves. Jesus Christ …
Because of Love, No Turning Back
The master plan for our redemption was in the heart of God from the beginning of time in the Garden of Eden. The Old Testament points to the story of Jesus. This plan …
The Rescue Plan for Souls
The week leading up to Easter is often busy with anticipation of celebrating spring, family get-togethers, and egg hunts. As the week unfolds, we live out the plan of our preparations. If we …
God’s Power in Creation, a Cradle, and the Cross
An intense, powerful storm passed through our area. Lightning flashed like strobe lights, pounding thunder shook windows, sheets of rain poured from the angry sky. Lights flickered. Would we …
Pathway to Praise: Holy Week
Holy Week, the last week of Jesus' life, began with praise, endured sorrow, and ended with glory. “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the …
The Unfolding of Redemption
The week leading up to Easter is often busy with anticipation of celebrating spring, family get-togethers, and egg hunts. As the week unfolds, we live out the plan of our preparations. If we get too …
Full Access Now Available…Through Jesus
The irritating error message popped onto my computer screen. "Access denied." I thought I had entered the correct password, but evidently something was wrong. I re-entered a new combination of …
Redemption Unfolds for Us
Redemption unfolds in the week leading up to Easter, as does our preparations. We live out the plan of our preparations for family get-togethers or egg hunts. If we get too caught up in these …
The Plan of Redemption Unfolds
The week leading up to Easter is often busy with anticipation of celebrating spring, family get-togethers, and egg hunts. As the week unfolds, we live out the plan of our preparations. If we get too …
Remember Easter?
Remember Easter? Not long ago, Easter brought a flurry of spring activities. Family dinners, new clothes, jellybeans and chocolate. Now the candy is mostly gone, the lilies are wilting, and the …
Surrendered to Redemption’s Plan
Passover. The Last Supper. The Garden. The betrayal and arrest. The beatings and crucifixion. The tomb. When you think of the events of the final days of Jesus' life on earth, is there one …
Celebrating Resurrection Week, Part 2
Reflections on the Resurrection (continued from the previous post) Consider these additional blessings as a result of the Resurrection: 1. The Resurrection brings us triumph over death. We do not …
Celebrating Resurrection Week, Part 1
Reflecting on the Resurrection Part 1 Everyday life continues after the celebration of the Resurrection. What difference does the Resurrection make? Reflect on these thoughts: 1. This event is …
Waiting for Redemption
Spring has struggled to appear this year. From Groundhog’s Day forward we have anticipated the end of winter, but the yoyo weather kept us guessing when the change will stay. Occasionally there’s …
Pathway to Praise: Renewed Hope
“We had hoped he was the one who was going to redeem Israel.” Luke 24:21 The early believers of Jesus Christ walked along the road, downcast and defeated. Hope was lost. Then unexpectedly, a divine …
