✨ Verse of the Day
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28 (NLT)
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Sunday…A Risen Hope
Don’t look for the living among the dead. As the sun rose, the ladies were up and gathering spices. They planned to give Jesus as proper of a burial as they could. They didn’t find what they were expecting when they arrived at the tomb. Luke 24 says, “They found that the stone had been…
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Saturday…In Between
In between hopeless and hopeful. Yesterday was Friday, and it was an eventful day for the disciples. They watched as Jesus was crucified, and it was an emotionally draining day. They are unaware tomorrow is Sunday, and it too will be an eventful day. Today, Saturday, the disciples are in between. They are in between…
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Friday…Did Hope Go?
Had their hope ended? It was quiet. The day ended differently than it started. The events of the previous night boiled over as the sun rose. The crowd, who shouted, “crucify him,” was now lining the road as he carried his cross. Stumbling and weary, he finally made it to the hill where the crucifixion…
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Neighbors First
Neighbors first mindset is modeled by Jesus. Thursday of Passion Week has two events where we see Jesus placing others first amid much tension. First, Jesus and his disciples are in the upper room partaking in the Passover meal. They are about to eat, but no one has washed feet. This was a dirty job…
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Back on Track
The 3 Rs put Peter back on track. The week had been action packed. Peter and the other disciples watched Jesus enter Jerusalem to cheering crowds. They witnessed a temple cleansing and a fig tree withering. Passover was being celebrated and it was only midweek. Peter and his companions still had much to witness. As…
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Hope in Heartache
Psalm 22 presents hope for the future. The time had come. Jesus was on the cross, and the Gospel writers record… “Then at three o’clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘…My God, my God, why have you abandoned me,” writes Mark in 15:34. While we do not completely understand or fully comprehend Jesus’…
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Shining a Light
Be an encouragement to people. The lyrics of Be a Light challenge and encourage listeners during an unsettled time. The song is by Thomas Rhett, and features Keith Urban, Chris Tomlin, Hillary Scott, and Reba McEntire. The chorus challenges us to shine brightly. “In a world full of hate, be a light. When you do…
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Where is our trust?
Was Jesus the political leader for whom they were searching? The streets were lined with crowds of people waiving palm branches. They were singing. The city was in an uproar of excitement. Jesus was entering, and the citizens believed he was going to be their political king. The people were overjoyed, and excitement was in…
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A Way to Greatness
Who is the greatest? This was the question on the disciples’ minds, and two of them had the audacity to approach Jesus. James and John wanted to be the greatest, so they requested positions of honor. Jesus’ answer may have confused them, and it was certainly contrary to their thinking. Jesus gives them the formula…
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4 Lessons Learned from Moses’ Life
A life of overcoming barriers. From beginning to end, Moses’ life was filled with barriers. Getting through each stage of his life required him to overcome a barrier. Moses’ life teaches us 4 lessons we can apply to our lives. 1. Faithful parenting helps our kids. Moses parents were up against it. Pharaoh issued a…
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