Later on that day, the disciples had gathered together, but, fearful of the Jews, had locked all the doors in the house.  - John 20 Have you ever watched a toddler play hide and seek?  It is the best!  They are so funny when they cover their eyes and assume because they can't see you that … Continue reading LENT Day 46 – Hidden →

"I saw the Master!" - John 20 A few years ago I was questioning my faith.  I was questioning God on if I really deserved his love, forgiveness, and grace.  I was struggling.  No one wants to admit when they are struggling with their faith, but it happens.  I didn't see why God would want … Continue reading LENT Day 45 – Rejoice →

They took Jesus' body and, following burial custom, wrapped it in linen with the spices. - John 19 My family watched the 2016 movie RISEN last night.  If you haven't seen it, the movie is about a Roman soldier who is searching for the disappearance of Jesus body from the tomb.  Near the beginning of the … Continue reading LENT Day 44 – Compassion →

Jesus said, "It's done...complete."  Bowing his head, he offered up his spirit. This is the very moment when Jesus offered up the greatest sacrifice.  Himself.  Every bit of him he laid down for each of us.  For those who had passed, for those living, and for those of us yet to come.  May we never, … Continue reading LENT Day 43 – Sacrifice →

They shouted back, "Kill him!  Kill him!  Crucify him!" - John 19 I remember vividly sitting in my sixth grade classes everyday in boredom.  I remember specifically that time seemed to pass in slow motion.  The days seemed never to end.  I hungered for the day I could go to middle school. Middle school came … Continue reading LENT Day 42 – Hunger →

Then he went back out to the Jews and told them, "I find nothing wrong in this man.  It's your custom that I pardon one prisoner at Passover.  Do you want me to pardon the 'King of the Jews'?" They shouted back, "Not this one, but Barabbas!" - John 18 I'm sure you all have … Continue reading LENT Day 41 – Ashamed →

  He denied it, "Not me." - John 18 My husband and I have been together since I was 17 years old and he was 18 years old.  We were very young and most of the time pretty stupid when it came to communication. I remember that when he would do something that made me … Continue reading LENT Day 40 – Denial →

Jesus, knowing by now everything that was coming down on him, went out and met them.  - John 18 It's my father's birthday today.  As you can see from some of the photos above, it is birthdays and celebrations that people think about when you say the word surprise.  But in our story today; Seized in … Continue reading LENT Day 39 – Surprise →

Father, I want those you gave me To be with me, right where I am - John 17 Jesus Prayer for His Followers ... Jesus wants us all to be with him ... Jesus wants us all to show his love to others as he has done for us ... PATIENCE! Jesus said these things.  Then, … Continue reading LENT Day 38 – Patience →

The same glory you gave me, I gave them - John 17 Jesus Prayer for His Followers ... one heart and mind ... God's glory given to us to give to another ... GENEROSITY! Jesus said these things.  Then, raising his eyes in prayer, he said: Father, it's time. Display the bright splendor of your Son … Continue reading LENT Day 37 – Generosity →