Maybe you think Easter is over, but if we are going to fully understand the gifts of Easter, we need to look at what it really means to be “Easter people.” I never thought of Christians as being “Easter people,” and I am not even sure what it means. I do, however, remember singing this old hymn entitled, “Easter People, Raise Your Voices.” The words go like this; “Easter people, raise your voices, sounds of heaven in earth […]
Living a Life of Love
360 posts
With a slower approach to Lent this year, I hope we have discovered a newness to Easter. Often, in my haste, I miss so much. But I have to wonder, what really comes after Easter? As we continue in that slowness, reclaiming what we might have lost or maybe something we missed, let’s begin to wonder. On that first Easter morning, we find those closest to Jesus, not joyful, but confused. As we watch them, they begin to wonder […]
From his first breath until his last, Jesus teaches us how to live and how to die. This is why Lent is so important. Slowing down brings significance to each moment, transforming them into precious memories. Today, as we draw near the cross, may we begin to understand the importance of every breath and the ultimate gift He gave us. Luke 23:44-46 says; “It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the […]
As we draw closer to Easter, God keeps showing us why Lent is so important. Last week, we discovered the possibility of resurrection. This week, we find ourselves eating with Jesus at the Last Supper. These are the tenets of our faith, found in the last days of His life. If you missed the previous week’s Lessons of Lent, check them out below; Week 1; Why is Lent so important? Week 2; Preparation Week 3: Give, Pray, Fast […]
As we continue to discover why Lent is so important, let’s follow Jesus into Jerusalem. It is a familiar story with palm leaves waving and shouts of “Hosanna!” But today, Jesus will show us just how significant the details really are. And all things are possible with God! If you want to catch up, here are the links for the last 4 weeks; Week 1; Why is Lent so important? Week 2; Preparation Week 3: Give, Pray, Fast Week […]
We are well on our way to discovering “Why Lent is so important?”. As we enter into Week 4, we begin drawing closer to Jesus. Getting to know Him means living life with Him. The closer we get, the more transformed we are. Today, we begin to realize all Jesus did between here and the cross. Reflect and prepare, as you read through these next few chapters of Matthew. See what Jesus sees and experience the healings, teachings […]
