THOUGHTS TO START YOUR DAY!

"Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen." - Matthew 28:5-6 What an amazing miracle! Jesus defeated death just like he said he would! He proved that he is powerful and trustworthy and amazing! The resurrection changes EVERYTHING! It removes any doubt that Jesus was simply just a "good man". Since Jesus rose from the dead, it prove

It seems that often in our celebrations of Easter through the years, we skip right over Saturday. It’s just kind of washed out between the deep emotion of Good Friday and the grand celebrating of Sunday morning. But not this year. This year, Silent Saturday stands out to me. What must it have been like for those closest to Jesus on the day after his death? How many questions rolled around in their minds? Did they feel denial and anger as they progressed through the stages of

This Easter is different than any we have experienced before. I encourage you to embrace the differences and allow God to use this time to work in your life. Gather your family or your household or find a quite spot to meet with God on your own. Pray and ask God to speak to you during this time. As a family, read Matthew 27: 11-61. Jesus was willing to go to the cross for us. He was without flaw or fault. Even the Roman governor, Pilot, could not find fault with him and call

Write down the C.A.L.M. acronym, and place it somewhere accessible to remind yourself that “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds.” C elebrate God’s goodness. “Rejoice in the Lord always” (Phil. 4:4). How will you express your joy for God’s goodness today? A sk God for help. “Let your requests be made known to God” (Phil. 4:6). If you don’t already keep a prayer journal, start one. Begin with today’s requests. L eave your con

How are you doing in these strange days? Are you finding a new rhythm? Are you getting back to the hobbies and arts that you love but haven't had time for in so long? Are you investing in your family and finding that quiet time with the Lord that you always longed for? We were thrust into this new "normal" unexpectedly and for many of us, unwillingly, but I am ready to reclaim this time and declare that God will do GREAT THINGS with these days! This is the God that I serve! T