“He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.” (Matthew 28:6, ESV) He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! This is our triumphant day. Light has dawned. The Son is risen. The tomb is empty. Nothing is impossible with God. He is full of surprises. He has greater things in store for you. The resurrection makes all the difference. Because … [Read more...] about He is Risen! Happy Easter!
Verse of the Week
40 Things NOT to Give up for Lent: Holy Week
Verse of the Week I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. (Romans 12:1, ESV) Theme for the Week: Commitment We have come to this final week of Lent known as Holy Week. It is the week we remember the final days before Jesus would be crucified on the … [Read more...] about 40 Things NOT to Give up for Lent: Holy Week
40 Things NOT to Give up for Lent: Week 5
Theme for the Week: Serving But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”” (Matthew 20:26b–28, ESV) What is the greatest privilege in life? Living in luxury? Having servants who will come at your beck … [Read more...] about 40 Things NOT to Give up for Lent: Week 5
40 Things NOT to Give up for Lent: Week 4
Theme for the Week: Relationships The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one… (John 17:22, ESV) This week we will be exploring relationships. You may be familiar with Maslov’s Hierarchy of Needs. The List includes: Physiological needs Safety needs Love and belonging Esteem Self-actualization … [Read more...] about 40 Things NOT to Give up for Lent: Week 4
40 Things NOT to Give up for Lent: Week 3
Theme for the Week: Growth Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. (1 Timothy 4:7–8, ESV) Learning from experience When I started college, I went to Knox College in Galesburg, IL. When I shared this with people, more than a … [Read more...] about 40 Things NOT to Give up for Lent: Week 3