But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) Every year, our family hosts Christmas and Easter lunch at our house. So last Easter, my mother invited everyone to come, including someone who had caused the family a lot of pain. The personContinue reading “Come to the Table”
Category Archives: Easter
Easter Through a Child’s Eyes
My non-Christian colleague thought that I would be the perfect person to talk about Easter with the class (without, of course, all the details), but they were wrong. During circle time this morning, I asked if anyone celebrated Easter. To my surprise, the Christian kid in the class didn’t say anything. But during free playContinue reading “Easter Through a Child’s Eyes”
Breakfast with the Risen Jesus
My time in Israel was short, so I knew in advance what sites I would visit once I got there. By now, it’s no surprise to anyone that Galilee was on my must-see list. You don’t have to spend a long time there to see why Jesus spent most of His time ministering in thatContinue reading “Breakfast with the Risen Jesus”
I Am Right Now, Resurrection and Life
Jesus said, “Your brother will be raised up.” Martha replied, “I know that he will be raised up in the resurrection at the end of time.” “You don’t have to wait for the End. I am, right now, Resurrection and Life. The one who believes in me, even though he or she dies, will live.Continue reading “I Am Right Now, Resurrection and Life”
Everyone’s Worth Melting For
For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God. (1 Peter 3:18 NASV) In Disney’s Frozen, Elsa unintentionally freezes her sister Anna’s heart. When the evil Prince Hans leaves Anna to die slowly in the cold, Olaf, the snowman, comes to herContinue reading “Everyone’s Worth Melting For”