“So, what are you giving up for Lent?” The question took me by surprise; I had never thought about it before. The question came up as often as did friendly inquiries about my weekend. And I didn’t know what to say. Back then I’d never seen posts like this one on 50 unique ideas of what to give up for …
Since it’s Holy Week, let’s prepare our hearts for Easter by worshipping at the cross. I scanned a few pages from my latest devotional Walking with God that will help us spend time reflecting on the scene of the cross and worshipping God for what He did for us there. Simply click here to download the devotional, and spend 15 minutes this week …
I’ve been researching ways to prepare our hearts for Easter and keep Jesus at the center of our celebrations, and my mind is buzzing with ideas! There are so many creative ways to help our families celebrate the true meaning of Easter. I love this idea of counting down the 14 days leading up to Easter with meaningful sacred traditions, and …
If you grew up in a church that didn’t include rituals, the season leading up to Easter may be filled with confusing terms. Lent? Ash Wednesday? Maundy Thursday? What do they all mean, and why are they important for women who love Jesus? And can Lent bring you closer to God or is it an exercise in futility? I understand the …
He sat by, unsure of what the Teacher would say. Silence fell over the crowd, and then he felt Someone take his hand and lead him away. They walked. And walked. And walked. The crowd followed at a distance. He knew that by the dull sound of voices, trailing far away, even though he couldn’t see them. But he kept …
