Lent began on Ash Wednesday, marking the forty days before Easter. Ash Wednesday is the day of remembering our human condition of sinfulness and our need for God's forgiveness. Lent can be a time to …
The Unfolding of Redemption
The week leading up to Easter is often busy with anticipation of celebrating spring, family get-togethers, and egg hunts. As the week unfolds, we live out the plan of our preparations. If we get too …
Redemption Unfolds for Us
Redemption unfolds in the week leading up to Easter, as does our preparations. We live out the plan of our preparations for family get-togethers or egg hunts. If we get too caught up in these …
Drawing Near Through Reverent Fear and Confession
Reverent fear of the Lord increases our awareness of the holiness of God and the sins that separate us from Him. Reverent fear leads to worship; confession of sin allows us to receive grace and draw …
Are You Daring to Draw Near?
Lent, the season preceding Easter, is an excellent time to draw near to the Lord. We can increase our mindfulness of all the Lord has done for us through his life, death, and resurrection so that we …
Passover Lamb
Passover is remembered as the time when God provided a way of redemption for the people of Israel. Each family was to chose a year old male lamb without defect, slaughter it, and put some of its …
The Plan of Redemption Unfolds
The week leading up to Easter is often busy with anticipation of celebrating spring, family get-togethers, and egg hunts. As the week unfolds, we live out the plan of our preparations. If we get too …
Searchlight of the Heart
The lantern atop a lighthouse sweeps back and forth over the dark waters in continual motion. The beam guides ships through the night, but also reveals the dangers of rocks and sandbars. Without the …
