This devotional is the sixth in a seven-part series leading up to Easter through the season of Lent. Each week’s devotional will focus on one of Jesus’ seven sayings from the cross. “When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,’ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John … Continue reading “It Is Finished”
“I Thirst”
This devotional is the fifth in a seven-part series leading up to Easter through the season of Lent. Each week’s devotional will focus on one of Jesus’ seven sayings from the cross. “After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), ‘I thirst.’” John 19:28 This verse comes directly after … Continue reading “I Thirst”
“My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?”
This devotional is the fourth in a seven-part series leading up to Easter through the season of Lent. Each week’s devotional will focus on one of Jesus’ seven sayings from the cross. “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, … Continue reading “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?”
“Woman, Behold Your Son! Behold, Your Mother!”
This devotional is the third in a seven-part series leading up to Easter through the season of Lent. Each week’s devotional will focus on one of Jesus’ seven sayings from the cross. “When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then … Continue reading “Woman, Behold Your Son! Behold, Your Mother!”
“Today You Will Be With Me in Paradise”
This devotional is the second in a seven-part series leading up to Easter through the season of Lent. Each week’s devotional will focus on one of Jesus’ seven sayings from the cross. “And he said to him, ‘Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.’” Luke 23:43 The Bible tells … Continue reading “Today You Will Be With Me in Paradise”
“Father, Forgive Them”
This devotional is the first in a seven-part series leading up to Easter through the season of Lent. Each week’s devotional will focus on one of Jesus’ seven sayings from the cross. “And Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.’ And they cast lots to divide his garments.” Luke 23:34 … Continue reading “Father, Forgive Them”
A Life of Consistency
When I think about the kind of life I want to live, there is one word that could be used to describe it. I want to live a life of consistency. The men and women who inspire me, the individuals I look up to, are people who lead consistent lives. By definition, consistency means “firmness … Continue reading A Life of Consistency
Knowledge → Love
The year-long Bible-reading plan, “The Bible Recap,” encourages believers to engage with Scripture by reading several chapters daily and working through the Bible in chronological order. One of my favorite parts of this plan is the five short prayers it encourages you to pray before you do your reading each day. The second prayer especially … Continue reading Knowledge → Love
The Mirror of Erised
I am an avid Harry Potter fan, and one of my favorite moments from the entire series is when Harry discovers the Mirror of Erised. (To see a clip of this from the movie, you can click here.) If you are familiar with this story, you know that the Mirror of Erised is not an … Continue reading The Mirror of Erised
A Prayer of Identity
Lord, I am your son, and you are my Father. I am brought into your family, and you have redeemed me by the blood of your Son. I have received your presence, and you dwell in me through the Holy Spirit. Remind me of who I am in you when I am tempted to doubt. Remind me that … Continue reading A Prayer of Identity