On Forgiveness

“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.”Mark Twain To be human is to have the need to forgive. It is a part of the human experience to offend and to be offended, to hurt and to be hurt by other humans. Often by and to those who... Continue Reading →

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The Problem with Pain

“…pain is like a warning light on the dashboard of our car… The warning light isn’t trying to annoy you. It’s trying to protect you.”LYSA TERKEURST Recently, I was reading the book, “It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way,” by Lisa Terkeurst. In Chapter 3, she talks about pain in a way that really caught... Continue Reading →

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The Significance of the Resurrection

“He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.“Matthew 28:6 Today is Resurrection Day! Shout praises to our risen Lord Jesus Christ! Sing hymns recounting His triumph over death and the grave! Christ the Lord is risen today! Hallelujah, He is risen indeed! Easter Sunday... Continue Reading →

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Were You There?

Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord?) (Lyrics) Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?Oh! Sometimes It Causes Me To Tremble, Tremble, Tremble.Were You There When They Crucified My Lord? Were You There When They Nailed Him To The Tree?Were You There When They Nailed Him... Continue Reading →

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The Lamb of God

As I have been preparing for my family observance of Passover, I have been thinking and praying about its meaning. When reading the Exodus story of the first Passover, it became obvious to me that the lamb was not a sacrifice for sin. It was to protect the people of Israel from the Death Angel... Continue Reading →

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The Significance of Palm Sunday

Hosanna In the Highest! “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD (Yehovah)! Hosanna in the highest!” Matthew 21:9b The triumphal entry of Jesus Christ (Yeshua HaMashiach) is one of the events in the life of Christ that is portrayed in all four of the Gospels.... Continue Reading →

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Love Letters from Home

The Holy Scriptures are our letters from home.— Augustine of Hippo “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and... Continue Reading →

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What’s in a Word?

What a difference a word makes. One little word can entirely change the meaning of a sentence. And, one little word can completely change a life. Have you ever considered just how significant the difference between the definite article and the indefinite article can be? I think I just heard someone sigh and say, ”Uh-oh,... Continue Reading →

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