The Light of the Resurrection
"The disciples of John the Baptist told John about everything Jesus was doing. So John called for two of his disciples, and he sent them to the Lord to ask him, "Are you the Messiah we've been expecting or should we keep looking for someone else?" (Luke 7:18-19, NLT)...
Jesus, Only Jesus
The last couple of mornings I have been reading in Zephaniah. Zephaniah delivers a message of both judgment and hope to the people. Both play a part in forming a complete picture of what will one day come - the establishment of God's kingdom on earth. "On that day I...
The Day After
Palm Sunday. The day of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the city He loved and caused Him to weep. The people hailed Him as King, praising God for all the wonderful miracles they had now seen. And so marked the beginning of Holy Week. Or Jesus' final week of...
When Fear Came Calling
Fear came calling one day last week. It does not take much - a phone call, an email, perhaps a visit - and fear thinks it can move in to stay. As women who seem programmed to love, nurture, and care for our families, and friends, we are uniquely susceptible to anxiety...
Triumphant Entry
"Jesus replied to him, It is written, Man shall not live and be sustained by (on) bread alone but by every word and expression of God." (Luke 4:4, AMPC) There is nothing more powerful or soul-sustaining that the Word of God. On this Palm Sunday, as you celebrate...
A Valuable Resource
The Baker Compact Dictionary of Biblical Studies by Tremper Longman III & Mark L. Strauss an informative read and a great resource for anyone serious about Bible Study. This is a dictionary with varied entries which will give depth to historical and cultural...