And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. (Romans 8:11 NIV) A few years ago, I started making Philippians 3:10-11 my daily prayer, “IContinueContinue reading “Christ’s Resurrection Power”
Category Archives: Easter
God’s Right Hand
God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins. (Acts 5:31 NIV) The Bible repeatedly states that after His ascension to heaven, Jesus was exalted to God’s own right hand–the place of honour and power. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on thisContinueContinue reading “God’s Right Hand”
From Grief to Joy
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”
The God Who Weeps is the God Who Cares
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”
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) WhenContinueContinue 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 onContinueContinue 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 andContinueContinue reading “The Message of the Cross”
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.”ContinueContinue 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 HeContinueContinue 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 writersContinueContinue reading “Betrayed By a Friend”
Rising with the Son 