This is the second post in a 4-part Easter weekend series. If you missed Maundy Thursday’s reflection, you can read it here. I pray today’s post helps you slow down and consider the weight of the cross and the depth of Christ’s love. Yesterday, we stepped into the upper room where Jesus knelt to washContinue reading “Pierced for Our Transgressions”
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Before the Cross, He Knelt to Serve
The grocery list is growing. The Easter baskets are halfway filled, Pinterest-inspired centerpieces are prepped, and little dresses are laid out for Sunday. Maybe your house smells like sugar cookies, or you’re frantically checking Amazon for that one item you forgot. Easter is almost here. But before we rush into the celebration, let’s pause. NotContinue reading “Before the Cross, He Knelt to Serve”
Compassion Without Compromise: Holding Fast to Biblical Truth
There’s a troubling trend within the church today. More and more, we see well-meaning believers drawn to teachings that seem compassionate, nuanced, and inclusive—yet when held up to the light of Scripture, they fall devastatingly short. This isn’t just about theological differences; it’s about the integrity of the gospel itself. What happens when we beginContinue reading “Compassion Without Compromise: Holding Fast to Biblical Truth”
The Danger of Personalizing Scripture: It’s Not About Us, It’s About God
Years ago, when I was in a college church group, one of the leaders encouraged us to personalize scripture by inserting our names into the verses. The idea was that this would make the Bible feel more relevant, helping us embrace the message. I loved it – I even printed out a verse with myContinue reading “The Danger of Personalizing Scripture: It’s Not About Us, It’s About God”
Set My Hope on Jesus
You know that feeling when you misplace your phone? Panic sets in, right? You start checking every nook, retracing your steps, and thinking, “I hope I didn’t leave it in the fridge again.” (Don’t worry, we’ve all been there.) The hope we feel in those moments is filled with doubt – maybe we’ll find it,Continue reading “Set My Hope on Jesus”