Lent

Lent is a solemn observance in the church as we prepare for Easter.  Lent is a time for reflection of Jesus’ life on Earth.  Learn new spiritual disciplines surrounding the Lenten season.

Jesus said, It is Finished

John documented these words as a direct bystander of Jesus’s crucifixion. He tells us his testimony is true and wrote it down so that “you also may believe.” (John 19:35) Jesus’ words on the cross were tender words of care, fulfilled prophecy, and quoted Scripture. But when His work was done, Jesus declared these words

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The Message of the Cross

Only four of Jesus’s loved ones stood at the foot of the cross, united in their love and desire to be with Him in His last hours. It took tremendous courage to stand there. Perhaps the disciple John remembered the words of Jesus: “Anyone who does not take up his cross and follow in my

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Who Is Jesus to You?

In the week before Jesus’ death, we see a massive wave of confusion and shifting loyalties. The large and adoring crowds on Palm Sunday give way to the crowds screaming for His death just a few days later. There are many opinions today on who Jesus is; but the most important question is, who is

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Judas the Betrayer

Have you ever felt a bit of confusion over the person of Judas, the Betrayer? I once had a Bible teacher emphatically proclaim we should not feel sorry for Judas. Some may pity Judas or see him as a scapegoat in God’s plan. Others may hate him for his betrayal. Let’s look at the life

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The Beauty of Jesus Christ

Passion (or Holy) Week is a time to reflect on Jesus’ life, ministry, death, and resurrection. That brought to mind an older song that kept running through my mind- “How Beautiful” by Twila Paris. Its lyrics speak to the beauty of Jesus Christ in his life here on earth and in his sacrifice. Can you

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“I Thirst”

“I thirst“- Jesus.  He must have been horribly dehydrated.  Can you think of a time when you’ve experienced extreme thirst? It’s hard because we are fortunate to have access to drinking water most anywhere we go. We turn on a tap, carry it around with us, buy it in the store, and can get it

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