Category Archives: Jesus
PINTEREST FAILS
OK, so the cupcakes didn’t turn out like the picture. Your hair went straight in the humidity. Perhaps the kids were all dressed perfectly for church and within two seconds, they were out in the mud looking for Easter eggs. … Continue reading
TRUTH
Aslan says, “though the Witch knew the Deep Magic, there is a magic deeper still which she did not know. Her knowledge goes back only to the dawn of time. But if she could have looked a little further back…she … Continue reading
WEEP NO MORE
“Let not a libation of tears be the only offering at the shrine of Jesus; let us also rejoice with joy unspeakable. If we have need to lament our sin, how much more to rejoice at our pardon!” Charles Spurgeon … Continue reading
WALLS CAME DOWN
For forty years, God led His children out of the bondage of slavery in Egypt. He went before them as a pillar of cloud during the day and a pillar of fire at night, allowing them to travel both day … Continue reading
THE FINAL SACRIFICE
It was the hour of the evening sacrifice when Jesus took His final breath and commended Himself to His heavenly Father’s hands. The final sacrifice was now complete. His distorted, gory, pitiful body was lifeless. It was getting late. The work … Continue reading
SUFFERING SAVIOR
During the time of His arrest, by a vigilante gang of leaders of the church of His day, Jesus stood uncomplaining. He suffered the brutal threats and insults. He withstood the humiliation of being spat upon and assaulted by His … Continue reading
CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – JESUS
This is the final biography of the characters that appeared prior, during and after the death and resurrection of Jesus, Christ. Those I’ve talked about over the past few weeks define who Jesus was and still is today. His story is … Continue reading
CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – SOLDIERS WHO CRUCIFIED HIM
Who were these men who crucified Jesus? Many soldiers are mentioned in the Passion stolry who carried out the job of execution. It was their duty to do so. These soldiers had worked their way up through the ranks, exhibited great … Continue reading
ZAP, POW, BAM
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON 12/11/14 He was one of the most dazzling of God’s creation. He was called, Lucifer, the son of the morning; the day star. He was there at the beginning – he’s been around throughout history and still exists today. … Continue reading
CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – ROMAN CENTURION
He was a man around the same age as the one hanging on the center cross. This soldier was a leader of men. He’d come by his position through the ranks, after several years serving in the military. The requirements to become an … Continue reading
JOHN BAPTIZES JESUS
What a sight he was, this man who was preaching repentance and washing sins away through baptism. This was the son of Elizabeth and Zechariah – born in their old age – promised by the Angel of the Lord to … Continue reading
AWAY IN A MANGER
Anyone who has given birth knows that a baby usually arrives when it’s ready, not when we are. There wasn’t any place to go. No rooms were left in the inn. I can picture the innkeeper, up to his ears … Continue reading
WHAT LOVE IS THIS?
A child is born – it happens every day. But when our Lord, Savior, Messiah, Baby, Jesus, King, Emerged from Mary’s womb, lt was more than extraordinary, God chose to come to us, to live among us, to be human … Continue reading
ARE WE WHAT WE DO?
“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” Benjamin Franklin achievement – noun – something that has been done or achieved through effort : a result of hard work Are we shortchanging our children, by … Continue reading
WHAT IS TRUTH?
I wonder if Pontius Pilate had any idea what Jesus was saying when he heard the accused firmly state that he indeed was a king. Here was an ordinary criminal declaring His defense. Pilate probably was trying to engage our Lord … Continue reading
TAGS
This familiar tag can be found everywhere. My mother did everything by the book and nearly had a heart attack when my husband ripped a tag off of a pillow. She was certain the police would be there in an instant to arrest him … Continue reading
WHAT A FRIEND
Joseph M. Scriven penned these words 1855, but the still remain pertinent today. I have many friends who are facing difficulties in this world. Many I have never met, some are closer than actual family, and there are those who … Continue reading
WOE IS ME!
When it comes to being depressed, all you have to do is look at A.A. Milne’s character from “Winnie the Pooh,” Eeyore. That poor guy really had it bad – right? His biggest concern was making sure that his tail … Continue reading
SO, WHAT’S THE PLAN?
OK, I give up. What’s the plan? It’s so easy to get discouraged when looking at what lies ahead, because of the unknown. If only everything was spelled out in simple language. For centuries people have wanted to know what their … Continue reading
MEAT & POTATOES
After another holiday of stuffing ourselves with all kinds of good things to eat, calories and sweet treats, I can’t help but think about how important our diets are. I’m not talking about the stuff we put into our mouths, … Continue reading
