The Jewish Temple was much more significant to the Israelites than church buildings are to modern Christians. Perhaps that is why Jesus drastically clearing the Temple seems so inappropriate and out of character. The Temple in Jerusalem was the sacred … Read More
The Questioning of Jesus -Day 7 Preparing Your Heart for Easter
Put yourself in Jerusalem on Tuesday of Holy Week, just days before the execution of Jesus. He knew His death and suffering would soon come, even when no one else did. Whippings and thorns were imminent. Hands and feet would … Read More
Jesus is Lord At All Times And In All Things- Day 8 Preparing Your Heart for Easter
Dear Mama, let’s gather around the Passover table for Jesus’ last meal with Peter and the other disciples. Imagine what the air felt like in that room hours before Jesus was betrayed, arrested, and crucified. The disciples had given up … Read More
Resurrection Was On His Heart- Day 9 Preparing Your Heart for Easter
“All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written in the Lamb’s book of life, the Lamb who was slain from the creation of the world.” Revelation 13:8 I find anger rising and building … Read More
The Heart of a Servant- Day 10 Preparing Your Heart for Easter
“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” John 13:14-15 Sweet sister, I know … Read More
Welcome to the Preparing Your Heart for Easter YouVersion Plan!
Dear Sister, Welcome to the Lenton Season! We at the Help Club for Moms feel so honored that you would join us for this devotional plan. Our prayer for the next three weeks is that you will feel closer to … Read More
Advent to Easter- Day 2 of Preparing Your Heart for Easter
“ We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become our high priest forever,” Hebrew 6:19-20 Most … Read More
Celebrating Easter With Our Kids- Day 3 of Preparing Your Heart for Easter
Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life and have it to the full” (John 10:10b). This verse should not be read too quickly or taken too lightly. The reason He came, died, and rose again was for … Read More
Significance of Palm Sunday- Day 4 of Preparing Your Heart for Easter
As I began to read the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, a few things seemed peculiar to me. As a child, I held palm branches and yelled, “Hosanna!” I really didn’t know the true meaning of those actions; … Read More
Anointing of Jesus- Day 5 of Preparing Your Heart for Easter
Let’s begin by doing a short recap of today’s verses: A woman entered the home of Simon the Leper and found Jesus reclining there. She carried an alabaster jar of costly perfume. She broke the jar and poured the perfume … Read More