In Famous Last Words -Part 1, I shared about one of Jesus’s last statements, “Father forgive them”. Today, I share another insight from these same three words. Christ died for us while we were still sinners, long before we ever repented or asked for forgiveness. He died for those still screaming,…
Read moreOn Sunday morning, my friend Andy shared a simple yet profound message based on three words. “Father, forgive them…” In noting these words Jesus spoke while on the cross, Andy described this prayer, encouraging us to pray the same. This prayer was: Persevering prayer –We need to continue and not grow…
Read moreToday is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the 40 period leading up to Resurrection Sunday. Throughout history, God has used 40-day periods to accomplish His purposes. It rained for 40 daysdelivering Noah, his family and the animals from destruction. For 40 days, Moses was on Mount Sinai, face to face with God, receiving the Ten…
Read moreMy daughter found this old family photo recently and shared it on social media with her thoughts – which I am totally and unashamedly stealing for the powerful life lessons it contains for all of us! In her words: A photo so classic fantastic that it must be documented on…
Read moreThe first of the sun’s rays had yet to break the long exhausting night. What should have been an hour boat ride now stretched into a 6 hour nightmare. Jesus had instructed His disciples to board the boat and meet Him on the other side of the lake. All night,…
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