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I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. (John 16:20) I come from a culture where you’re expected to grieve for up to a year after the death of a loved one, which means no festivities of any kind.ContinueContinue reading “From Grief to Joy”

I was sharing the story of Lazarus with someone a few years ago. I was at the part where Jesus delayed His visit to His dying friend, when the person, who wasn’t familiar with the story, was quick to interrupt me. “Why would Jesus let Lazarus’ family suffer like that?” they asked angrily. To beContinueContinue reading “The God Who Weeps is the God Who Cares”

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) WhenContinueContinue reading “My Personal Passover”

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 andContinueContinue reading “The Message of the Cross”