Read: John 20:26-29 As we have just celebrated Easter, it seemed fitting to end this Weekly Word series with a recounting of one of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances. At this point Jesus had already appeared to most of the disciples (see verses 19-25 of the same chapter) but Thomas had yet to see Him. Even though … Continue reading Peace and Proof (What the Disciples Saw, Part 4 of 4)
Empty
Because the tomb is empty, I am not. Because the tomb is empty, I am filled. Filled with peace because my debt has been paid. Filled with joy because God calls me His daughter. Filled with hope because I know I will spend eternity with Him in Heaven. No matter what life brings these promises … Continue reading Empty
Bought with the Precious Blood
In Christ Alone is one of my favorite songs all year long, but I think of it especially at this time of Easter. I remember singing it in the chapel at college, the music and our voices dropping low at the lines, "There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain" … Continue reading Bought with the Precious Blood
While We Were…
Good Friday seems like a strange name for a day in which we remember Jesus’ death. How can we read of the way He was mocked and beaten and nailed to a cross and say this is good? How can His suffering and death be good? It is good because without His sacrifice we are … Continue reading While We Were…
A Friend Restored (What the Disciples Saw, Part 3 of 4)
Read: John 11 (whole chapter is best but if you're in a time crunch focus on verses 38-45) One of the recurring themes of this account is that Jesus' act of raising Lazarus from the dead was to be used for God's glory and so that others would believe. We see it first when Jesus hears the … Continue reading A Friend Restored (What the Disciples Saw, Part 3 of 4)
More Than Enough (What the Disciples Saw, Part 2 of 4)
Read: Matthew 14:13-21 The account of Jesus feeding the five thousand is a familiar one to many. Five loaves, two fish, five thousand men plus women and children to feed... and after everyone was served there were twelve baskets of leftovers. More than enough food. Jesus had had a long day. He was mourning the loss … Continue reading More Than Enough (What the Disciples Saw, Part 2 of 4)
Who Can You Share With?
Linking up for another Five Minute Friday. The word for today is share. Timer is set, and here I go... We're taught what to share (or not share!) from a young age. Share your toys but don't share germs. We live in a culture today that tends to overshare, but what is shared is often … Continue reading Who Can You Share With?
Let Me Just…
"Come play with me Mommy!" "Let me just put these dishes away then I will." "Want to read books? Is that a good idea Mommy?" "Let me just reply to this email real quick first." "I need some more milk Mommy." "Let me just carry this laundry upstairs then I'll get it." Yesterday I caught myself … Continue reading Let Me Just…
Forgiven and Healed (What the Disciples Saw, Part 1 of 4)
Read: Mark 2:1-12 There are multiple accounts of healing throughout Jesus' ministry, but one of my favorites is this passage (found also in Matthew 9:1-8 and Luke 5:17-26). I try to picture myself there. Squeezed shoulder to shoulder in a house full of people, listening to Jesus. All of a sudden the sound of footsteps … Continue reading Forgiven and Healed (What the Disciples Saw, Part 1 of 4)
Extra, Extra Read All About It
Linking up today for another Five Minute Friday! Timer is set and here we go... I feel like we're bombarded with news these days. Bad news, political news, news about celebrities and all the supposed things they're doing. There are so many sources of information that it can become overwhelming. With social media, television, radio, newspaper, … Continue reading Extra, Extra Read All About It
Come Sojourn 