You might be wondering, why we are still talking about Easter, when it is the first day of May? But as we begin to understand the gifts of Easter, we see they are actually the building blocks of our faith. Last week, we saw the disciples locked up with fear, yet Jesus still comes to them. This week, we find disbelief, and yet Jesus still comes. God is always showing up for us. Today is no different. Read […]
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Often when we do not understand something , we move into a place of fear. As we reflect on those confusing days following Jesus’ death, no one knew what was happening and they were all scared to death. That’s where we find the disciples, locked up in fear. But this is why it is important for us to understand all the gifts Easter has to offer. If you missed last week’s blog, we discovered through Mary at the […]
You know, after Jesus’ death, a lot of those closest to him were left feeling confused and grief stricken. We would have been the same way. But Jesus’ death ushers in something new, something miraculous. Just when we thought Easter was over, Jesus shows up and helps us understand the gifts of Easter. Let’s back up. Two weeks ago, we discovered wonder as our gateway to God. As Jesus revealed himself to the women at the empty tomb, […]
Maybe you think Easter is over and it is time to move on. But if we are going to fully understand the gifts of Easter, we need to look at what Easter is all about. Jesus has some incredible gifts He wants to give us, if we will accept them. Last week, we discovered wonder as our gateway to God. The week before that, we learned our last breath here is our first breath there, making the veil between the […]
With a slower approach to Lent this year, i have discovered a newness to Easter. Often, in my haste, I miss so much. But I wonder, what comes after Easter? As we continue in that slowness, reclaiming what we might have lost or 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 and something miraculous happens. God shows up, […]
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 to 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 […]
