Editor’s note: While the tradition of Lent and fasting (or giving something up) is not traditional for most evangelical Christians, there is a growing interest among many believers to use these weeks before Easter to draw closer to Christ, remember His sacrifice, and ready our hearts to celebrate His Resurrection! This year, Lent will be…
He Did It Just for You
Jesus said to him, “Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” — John 20:29 When God entered time and became a man, He who was boundless became bound. Imprisoned in flesh. Restricted by weary-prone muscles and eyelids. For more than three…
Jesus Washes the Feet of His Disciples
The evening meal was being served, and the devil had already prompted Judas Iscariot, son of Simon, to betray Jesus. Jesus… got up from the meal, took off His outer clothing,… and began to wash His disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around Him. — John 13:2-5 NIV It has been a…
Flaming Torches and Living Promises
Doubt. He’s a nosy neighbor. He’s an unwanted visitor. He’s an obnoxious guest. Just when you were all prepared for a weekend of relaxation… just when you pulled off your work clothes and climbed into your Bermuda shorts… just when you unfolded the lawn chair and sat down with a magazine and a glass of…
We Need You, Lord
Editor’s note: Yet another unspeakable tragedy has shaken us. How can it be? Our hearts are broken over more mass shootings, and for the communities and every person and family whose life is forever affected by the shocking violence and indescribable loss. We need Jesus. He is the only One who can bring peace, hope,…
Mary’s Extravagant Gift
Mary’s Extravagant Gift Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil. — John 12:3 She was the only one who believed Him. Whenever He spoke of His death, the…
Remember…
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews… — John 20:19 The Church of Jesus Christ began with a group of frightened men in a second-floor room in Jerusalem. Though trained and taught, they didn’t know what to say.…
Books You’ll Love for Easter: Our Top Easter Books
Our Top Easter Books this Season Easter is only a few short weeks away. Are you ready to live in awe of Christ’s resurrection? Have you fully embraced Him this Lenten season? We’ve pulled together our favorite Easter books to help you prepare to celebrate the greatest miracle of all time. Let us know what…