“Commandment Thursday,” the day we commemorate as Maundy Thursday, derives from the Latin mandatum, a Latin word meaning mandate or commandment. On the eve of his crucifixion, Jesus gave a new commandment to the men
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“Commandment Thursday,” the day we commemorate as Maundy Thursday, derives from the Latin mandatum, a Latin word meaning mandate or commandment. On the eve of his crucifixion, Jesus gave a new commandment to the men
Read moreGrumbling and complaining, I asked, “Why, God? I don’t understand why I pray and pray, and nothing happens!” Grumbling and Complaining Become Habits My husband and I wanted a family. We had been married for
Read moreObedience is not optional. Samuel spoke these words to King Saul: “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to
Read moreRemember his covenant forever, the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations… 1 Chronicles 16:15 History matters. At the beginning of the year, we should reflect on the lessons we’ve learned so they can continue
Read moreLet me tell you about my Jesus, the One who put the Christ in Christmas. People celebrate this holiday in many different ways, each with their own twist on what it means. But for me,
Read more[A] thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me … 2 Corinthians 12:7 A thorn at Thanksgiving seems out of place. We equate gratitude with ease, joy, and satisfaction,
Read moreThe heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 Our plans or God’s direction, what matters most? We planned our vacation in detail, making reservations in RV parks all across the country
Read moreWith a ping on my phone, two little images appeared, innocent images that reminded me of God’s goodness in a trying time. What greater example of God’s love and hope for the human race can
Read moreTo love Jesus well means to follow his example, to represent him well, to honor him in everything I say and do. It means to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our world.
Read moreCertain comfort in uncertain times. We crave it in the deepest parts of our souls. The world around us only grows more treacherous, more able to deny us peace and hope. However, in the midst
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