But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession. (2 Corinthians 2:14 ESV) Yesterday, Christians everywhere celebrated Palm Sunday, Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. I’ve heard it said that when a triumphant king returned from battle, he was welcomed the way Jesus was – with clothes and branches spread onContinueContinue reading “A Triumphant Life”
Category Archives: Easter
Don’t Trust Anyone Except God
The next day the huge crowd that had arrived for the Feast heard that Jesus was entering Jerusalem. They broke off palm branches and went out to meet him. And they cheered: Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in God’s name! Yes! The King of Israel! (John 12:12-13 MSG) My brother-in-law has a hard timeContinueContinue reading “Don’t Trust Anyone Except God”
A Story of Sacrifice
If you really think about it, the Bible is a story of sacrifice. There were animal sacrifices that people offered for their sin, but there were other sacrifices that were much harder to offer. As a test of faith, Abraham was asked to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. Hannah offered her son, Samuel, for theContinueContinue reading “A Story of Sacrifice”
The Precious Blood of Jesus
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.(1 John 1:7 NIV) It wasn’t until a few years ago that I began to understand the true value of the blood of Jesus. IContinueContinue reading “The Precious Blood of Jesus”
Why Jesus Came
On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”’(Matthew 9:12-13 NIV) The Pharisees missed the point and sometimes we do too. When they sawContinueContinue reading “Why Jesus Came”
Don’t be Afraid; Just Believe
A synagogue ruler by the name of Jairus went to get Jesus because his twelve-year-old daughter was dying. Not long after, some men came from the house and told him not to bother Jesus because the girl had died. Jesus ignored them, told Jairus to believe and continued on his way. “When they came toContinueContinue reading “Don’t be Afraid; Just Believe”
Now I Get It!
But they didn’t know what he meant. Its significance was hidden from them, so they couldn’t understand it, and they were afraid to ask him about it. (Luke 9:45 NLT) When Jesus spoke about His death and resurrection, His disciples didn’t get it right away but later on they did. Similarly, whenever we go throughContinueContinue reading “Now I Get It!”
Seek God’s Pardon First
“Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.”(Luke 15:18 NIV) Over the years, my prayers of confession have come to resemble that of the son in today’s passage. Even though he had sinned against his father, the prodigal son acknowledged that his sin was pre-eminently against God. When King David confessed his sin withContinueContinue reading “Seek God’s Pardon First”
They Don’t Know What They’re Doing
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34 NIV) I’ve come to the realization that oftentimes, people who hurt us really don’t know what they’re doing. I believe that for the most part, they’re truly acting in ignorance. Realizing this truth will help us to forgive thoseContinueContinue reading “They Don’t Know What They’re Doing”
Let It Go
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (Colossians 3:13 NIV) Once, two kindergarten students were fighting over a toy. “Let it go!” yelled one of them. “Let it go!” shouted the other, and soon, the whole class was singingContinueContinue reading “Let It Go”
Rising with the Son 