I've often heard it said that God doesn't "punish" people. But is that really true? And if it is - does that mean we shouldn't expect consequences for our poor choices? As a parent - I know that I must step in and correct my children's behavior when necessary to help them learn not to … Continue reading Loving discipline
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Resurrection Sunday
Very early the next morning, as the sun was just beginning to peek over the Jerusalem horizon, the women set out to properly anoint Jesus' body for burial. Having been the Sabbath, they were not able to do this when his body had first been laid in the tomb. And they had spent much time … Continue reading Resurrection Sunday
Warning to the hypocrites
Jesus remained busy during his last days on earth. He continued to teach and rebuke, to heal and make waves. The religious leaders were getting more and more uncomfortable with his message. He was in their face, using parable after parable to warn them and rebuke them. Finally after going back and forth with the … Continue reading Warning to the hypocrites
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday. The "kick-off" of Holy Week. My favorite time of the year. This week marks the culmination of Jesus' time on earth spent teaching, healing and building relationships. This week we celebrate the gracious gift of reconciliation God provided to the lost world. This week we are reminded of Jesus Christ's intercession between fallen … Continue reading Palm Sunday
Who is Jesus to you
What is the gospel message? 1 - We are all sinners and cannot have fellowship or eternity with God covered in the filth of sin. (And by the way, all sin is filthy. God didn't assign a rating scale to sin.) 2 - God created us to be in fellowship with him...for eternity. So he … Continue reading Who is Jesus to you
Mom's Devotions 