Category: Jesus
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Hosanna!
Jesus entered Jerusalem that Palm Sunday. Preparations for Passover had begun. The holiday celebrated God’s gift of freedom from slavery. Slavery of Egypt, a type of evil or sin. Pointing to freedom in Jesus.
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From Beggar to Follower
Each step closer to Jerusalem. Focused on His triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Anticipating cleansing the temple. Considering this final week’s teachings. Looking forward to His supper with the disciples. Smiling as He thinks of His disciples’ reaction to Him washing their feet. Dreading the pain of the beatings and the shame of the cross. Praying…
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What’s the Banner You’re Wrapping Your Husband In?
In Southern California, Dodgers banners fly high? Those banners identify the owners as fans of the Dodgers. The American flag reminds Americans that we are united under one standard, freedom. We fly banners to remind us of our values, our identities, and our loyalties. I have a kite that hangs in my bathroom to remind…
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From Unholy to Holy
Jesus takes the unholy and makes it holy. Jesus takes His followers, His friends, and cleanses them, making them righteous, justified, and holy.
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Stand Strong, Seek God First
Peer pressure is real, isn’t it? I have work clothes, casual clothes, gym clothes, and gardening clothes. Just as we dress differently, we talk and act by the rules, specifically detailed or implied by the situation. When we neglect to follow the rules of the setting, we suffer the consequences. In Esther 3, we read…
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3 Steps to Worshipping in Holy Splendor
“Give to the LORD the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into his presence. Worship the LORD in all his holy splendor.” 1 Chronicles 16:29 (NLT) Throughout the Bible, we read of many holy moments. Moments when eternity entered time. “True religion confronts earth with heaven and brings eternity to bear upon time.”…
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Secrets We Leave Behind
When I read a book and find a nugget of truth, I highlight it and sometimes write myself a note by it. Sometimes I mark the page with a sticky note. You can tell quite a bit about a person by picking up the books she reads and flipping through them. Oh, the secrets we…
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Ditch Disappointment
The pandemic and the challenges of 2020 and 2021 have changed the way we see life, play, respect, and love. We’ve seen family projects on television and YouTube like dominoes and toilet paper tumbling throughout a house. We’ve laughed at dancing and exercising family videos. We’ve sung with live-streamed concerts and worship. We’ve watched golf…
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Love-Locked Living
“Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all…
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Are You Brave Enough?
Amanda Gorman’s Inaugural Poem, “The Hill We Climb” prompted a rush of urgency mixed with hope for America.