It is Holy Week, and I’ve been working on a post that would nicely go with the observance of Easter. But, while doing my devotional this morning, I came across this Spurgeon daily, and I had to stop. This might just be what I needed to prepare my heart for this holy week: “Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.” —1 Corinthians…
Nothing is more significant to the Christian than the cross of Christ. It is the first stop, the very beginning of the Christian’s journey for salvation. Once the sweet moment of repentance has taken place, the burden lifted, then the journey continues at the throne of grace in time of need. More on that in the last post. What does the cross hold true for the Christian? Two…
As I’ve sat in church over the years, I have often heard of my need for the cross. It is a reminder that I am a sinner, I need a savior, and Christ paid it all on my behalf. This reminder is good for the Christian, but even better when the Gospel message falls on fresh ears and repentance occurs. But can I be honest? Sometimes this reminder…
I have recently had a few conversations on picking a word for 2021. I like the idea of having a theme word, a virtue to focus on, but I have not chosen a word in a long time. I guess this might be a good year to do it, right? After those conversations and some prayer, a word finally came to mind of which I used to title…
The Pursuer A Christian’s path to Christ is unique to each one. Christ can stop us in our tracks at any time and in any place, whether in a crowd of a thousand or in the quietness of our own bedroom. In the prior Three Women posts, we read about Christ’s encounter with a Debater and one who was Forced into His Presence. Both women had no intention…
Forced Into His Presence She had no intention of meeting Christ that one early morning. It was the end of a week-long festival where feasting, music and merriment made occasion for some to indulge in sinful activities; she was caught in the act with a man. The scribes and Pharisees dragged her to the temple where Jesus was teaching and forced her to stand in the center. The…