At the Last Supper, Jesus tells the Twelve that one of them will betray Him. The Apostles are shocked at this...
Inspiration & Spirituality
Holy Week: Monday
John’s gospel, 12:1-11, points out three interesting things that help to clue us in to Who Jesus is and what is...
Holy Week: Palm Sunday
Passion Sunday. The beginning of Holy Week. Today Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a borrowed donkey to shouts of...
Jesus, Meek and Humble of Heart, Part 5
From the game-winning score to the top of the corporate ladder, we love it when we’re praised for our achievements. On the flip-side, it’s not so great to have to be reprimanded for mistakes. But, if we think on it logically, does praise make the achievement greater than if no one acknowledged it?
Jesus, Meek and Humble of Heart, Part 4
Have you noticed a pattern in the things from which we need to be delivered in order to become more humble? The desires all are statuses that move us to the head of the table. The fears all are demotions that remove us from the spotlight and cast us into the fringes of society.
Jesus, Meek and Humble of Heart, Part 3
We all want to be loved. It’s part of our DNA and can’t be denied, but sometimes we crave the love of others so much it becomes a constant preoccupation, and the fear of not being loved becomes a chronic source of stress. If we’re constantly worried about whether our actions will cause people to despise us, or whether we’re lovable enough not to be rejected, we sink into that “I” trouble we touched on in Part 1.
Jesus, Meek and Humble of Heart, Part 2
It’s a wonderful feeling when people are lifting us onto a pedestal, and it’s difficult sometimes not to want the adulation. Likewise, it’s terrible—often debilitating—when people are talking about us behind our backs, especially if what’s being said is slanderous. It only makes sense that we would desire one and fear the other.
Jesus, Meek and Humble of Heart, Part 1
As we journey towards Easter this year, let’s take a moment to consider the virtue of humility. I think it’s one of the most misunderstood concepts. Contrary to what some think, humility is not “the opposite of pride”. Nor is it having (or exercising) low self-esteem or self-degradation. Simply put, humility is
My Soul Sings by LoRee Peery
I write, and my soul sings. That statement reminds me of an October tweet I posted on Twitter: #Iamreading Charles R....
Byte Sized Bible Devotionals: Old & New
This year, I made a plan to explore more of my relationship with God, comment with occasional posts, make quilts, and...
He is Risen! Alleluia!
Happy Easter! He is Risen! Rejoice! Let's Pray: Lord, thank You for the gift of grace, for dying and rising so that I...
Holy Week: Saturday
As Jesus lies in the tomb, that grain of wheat fallen to the ground in order that He may bear much fruit, we are...