By Marlene Tavares See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? Isaiah 43:19 Easter and Spring are finally upon us. Easter is one of my favourite holidays (next to Christmas of course) and I love that Easter is celebrated at the beginning of spring. The weather getsContinue reading "New Again"
My Personal Passover
The Israelites had lived in Egypt 430 years. At the end of the 430 years, to the very day, God’s entire army left Egypt. God kept watch all night, watching over the Israelites as he brought them out of Egypt. Because God kept watch, all Israel for all generations will honor God by keeping watch this night—a watchnight. (Exodus 12:42 MSG) WhenContinue reading "My Personal Passover"
Heartwarming Words
They said to each other, “When he talked with us along the road and explained the Scriptures to us, didn’t it warm our hearts?” (Luke 24:32 CEV) God’s Word is heartwarming. No matter how discouraged, saddened, restless or weak we may feel, God’s Word has the power to lift us up. The two disciples onContinue reading "Heartwarming Words"
The Message of the Cross
I heard a message recently about how carrying a cross is symbolic of defying the norm. Living life differently from those around us puts us in a position of opposition. But isn't that exactly what Jesus did? He didn't meet people's expectations, but only the Father's. As a result, He was rejected by many andContinue reading "The Message of the Cross"
The Power of His Resurrection
By Marlene Tavares The other day I came across a quote that said, "We are made of flesh and bone but we must live as though we are made of steel." This quote really resonated with me because I think about this a lot. About how difficult life can be to live sometimes yet noContinue reading "The Power of His Resurrection"
C ‘n E Christians
By Marlene Tavares When my husband and I used to attend church every Sunday (confession: no we do not go to church regularly anymore and no I do not believe I am going to hell) we began to notice a pattern - a very frustrating pattern, at least I thought so. Every week we usedContinue reading "C ‘n E Christians"
Thankful for the Power of Prayer
“Simon, stay on your toes. Satan has tried his best to separate all of you from me, like chaff from wheat. Simon, I’ve prayed for you in particular that you not give in or give out. When you have come through the time of testing, turn to your companions and give them a fresh start.”Continue reading "Thankful for the Power of Prayer"
Pray for Your Friends
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:31-32 NIV) Jesus was a man of prayer. He prayed about everything and for everyone, including His friends, and HeContinue reading "Pray for Your Friends"
Betrayed By a Friend
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Him.(Matthew 10:2-4 NIV) The Gospel writersContinue reading "Betrayed By a Friend"
Not Ashamed
Joseph from Arimathea was one of Jesus' disciples. He had kept it secret though, because he was afraid of the Jewish leaders. But now he asked Pilate to let him have Jesus' body. Pilate gave him permission, and Joseph took it down from the cross. Nicodemus also came with about seventy-five pounds of spices madeContinue reading "Not Ashamed"
Rising with the Son 