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I heard a funny illustration about Palm Sunday. What if the donkey thought the Triumphal Entry was for him? It certainly could have looked and felt that way: The crowds were gathered and cheering for him and they were throwing their coats down on the street to protect his little feet!  We all know Palm SundayContinue reading “A Parade…for Me?”

Well, we made it to springtime – exploding with summer-like temps! Are you happy now?  Happier than when it was winter?If/When syndrome keeps contentment juuuuuuuust out of reach. “If it’s nice weather…when gas prices come down…when the kids are asleep…when my husband gets home…if my team wins…etc.” What will it take for your joy to beContinue reading “If/When”

He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! It is interesting that many times we study the Last Words of Jesus before He was crucified. Have you ever considered his First Words after his Resurrection?  Let’s listen in on John 20 where we get a sneak peek into the First Words of Jesus on that EasterContinue reading “First Words”

In Math, do you remember how to deal with parentheses and exponents before adding or subtracting? That’s OK – not many people do!  🙂 The order of operations in the life and death of Jesus is critical.Isaiah 53:5“But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought usContinue reading “Order of Operations”

What is your favorite parade: 4th of July? Disney? Or cheering on your community team? Just imagine: arriving early to get a good seat….Lining up your family….and then cheering on the hometown hero! Let’s rewind to Palm Sunday….the crowds, the sounds, the anticipation of the arrival of Hope! Their Savior! Their Messiah! Their excitement andContinue reading “Parade Time!”

I heard an older woman laughing so hard the other day about a memory she and her friends shared. She could not control herself! It wasn’t an annoying sound! It was contagious! The people around her just took a glance and smiled! (Maybe we were all a little jealous, too!) God tells us that, “a joyful heartContinue reading “Good Medicine”

What DID Jesus do? Years ago I did a verb study on Jesus. Walking through the book of John (NIV), I highlighted every action of Jesus. What did Jesus do? How did Jesus act? How did Jesus speak? And pray? And live? And lead? Need a Lenten devotional? Consider what Jesus did and follow theContinue reading “WDJD?”

And the spotlights move on. I had the joy and privilege to serve at a friend’s fundraiser last weekend to support the education fund of his two awesome boys who recently lost their mom to cancer. Their dad, Cole (left), is a long time friend of Justin Guarini (center), who graciously performed a concert for theContinue reading “The Stage is Rented…”

That’s it!  I can’t take it anymore! Have you ever felt like that? Or cried it out in desperation? Maybe this lonnnnnggggg winter is dragging you down. Or relentless sickness. Or difficult relationships. Or stubborn logistics. Or complicated emotions. Or all of the above!  Jesus gets us! He felt the same way! On the night beforeContinue reading “Enough!”

The Olympics have taken my heart this year. I so very highly respect the athletes and their incredible dedication! Their determination! Their expertise! Their joy! The individual events are great, but it’s the team events that inspire me. Their coordination and communication are impeccable! I have learned so much from watching them whisper last minute encouragement or directionContinue reading “Partners”