The Road to the Cross: Jesus’ Last Days

The Road to the Cross: Jesus’ Last Days

This week, we will follow Jesus through the final events in his life. It’s a very heavy week. Jesus is betrayed by a friend, abandoned by those who promised to be most loyal to him, disowned by his closest follower, arrested, beaten, and mocked. The 

One Last Meal: Finding Jesus in the Passover

One Last Meal: Finding Jesus in the Passover

[Inside – “One last Meal: Finding Jesus in the Passover”. #3 in our series “A Journey to the Cross: 40 Days in the Footsteps of Jesus”.] It’s the last week of Jesus’ life on earth. Jesus has one last meal with his disciples. This last 

20 Easy Ways to Make Christmas Special in Spite of the Pandemic – Family Christmas Activities

20 Easy Ways to Make Christmas Special in Spite of the Pandemic – Family Christmas Activities

(Inside: Family Christmas activities that will help make this holiday special and memorable despite the COVID-19 pandemic.)   Looking for some fun family Christmas activities to make this holiday season with your family special in spite of the pandemic? COVID 19 cases are soaring across 

Gifts for Moms, Friends & Yourself

Gifts for Moms, Friends & Yourself

[Gifts for mom, special girlfriends, or yourself can go a long way in bringing joy and lifting spirits.] Today, I received a basket of flowers from my husband. It’s not my birthday, or anniversary or even Mother’s Day. It’s May Day. A “made-up” day for 

For Valentine’s Day: A Love Letter from God

For Valentine’s Day: A Love Letter from God

[Inside: A Love Letter from God] Valentine’s Day.   A day we all turn to thoughts of love. Special dinners. Candle light. Gifts to demonstrate our love. Time alone with loved ones. Mushy cards; or if we’re really fortunate, a personal love letter. Valentine’s Day 

What Do You See when You Look in the Manger?

What Do You See when You Look in the Manger?

The Sweet Gift of New Life For me, the baby in the manger conjures up some of the same feelings I experienced when I watched my own babies sleep in their cribs: warmth and sweetness; love and affection; a deep peace and extreme joy. The 

A Christmas Cookie Tradition

A Christmas Cookie Tradition

[Inside: A Christmas Cookie Tradition] Traditions Then… I love cooking with my boys. They have been in the kitchen with me since they were old enough to stand on a step stool next to the counter. We would all put our aprons on, and I 

How Your Christmas Shopping Can Do Big Things

How Your Christmas Shopping Can Do Big Things

With shaky hands, the ninety-something-year-old gentleman seated in front of me in church struggled to slip off his winter coat. Then saving arms of a college student reached far across three seats and helped him untangle the fabric. The act between two strangers caught in