THE DARKER THE DARK, THE BRIGHTER THE LIGHT!
This week I had an interesting discussion with my neighbor, who is an account executive and a committed Christian. She described the challenges working from home while we are trying to “slow the spread” of COVID-19. Sure, there are some issues with technology, but she...
HOLY TUESDAY: JESUS TALKS ABOUT THE END OF THE AGE
On Tuesday of Holy Week, Jesus returned to Jerusalem, passed the withered fig tree and used it as an illustration of the power of placing our faith in God. When they returned to the Temple, religious leaders publicly challenged him, asking “By what authority are you...
LESSONS “ALONG THE WAY” WITH JESUS
This week in our daily devotions, we will consider the activities of our Lord during Holy Week. On Monday, Jesus and his disciples walked the two miles from Bethany to Jerusalem. Along the way he cursed a fig tree because it had failed to bear fruit. There are two...
ROCKS AND ROSES
A night view of Jerusalem from atop the Mount of Olives was our special treat only a few of hours after arriving in Israel. Majestic and beautiful only begin to describe the scene. When we returned in the daylight, this iconic view of Jerusalem was equally inspiring,...
CHRISTIAN LOVE – THE TIE THAT BINDS
.Romans 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. One of the greatest memories I have from our recent trip to Israel was the time spent in reading the word, worship and prayer with fellow...
A SWATCH OF MERCY (AND A CUP OF GRACE)
We tracked a LOT of steps touring Israel, and a couple of times I took a picture of my foot (dipping my toe into the Sea of Galilee, for example). Very often and in many places I mused, “Just think, I’m stepping right where [Bible character] did!” That happened as we...