“Then Jesus said to him, ‘Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.’ At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked.” John 5:8-9 “I hear You say, ‘Come to the water Come to the river Come … Read More
Mom to Mom with Deb
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 Precious Mama, This week, we officially begin the Lenten season! It’s the beautiful time of year when we intentionally carve out a few … Read More
Day 2: Believing for Miracles
“On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, ‘They have no more … Read More
God’s Grace and Love Displayed at the Cross- Day 11 Preparing Your Heart for Easter
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” -Romans 6:23 When I picture the scene of the crucifixion and the two criminals who were crucified with Christ, I … Read More
It Is Finished!- Day 12 Preparing Your Heart for Easter
“Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, ‘I am thirsty.’ A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it … Read More
He Is Alive- Day 13 Preparing Your Heart for Easter
“When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned … Read More
To Whom Shall We Go?- Day 14 Preparing Your Heart for Easter
“Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, ‘It is the Lord!’ As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, ‘It is the Lord,’ he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the … Read More
Jesus Is With You, Mama- Day 15 Preparing Your Heart for Easter
Ladies, would you strap on your sandals, grab your favorite cloak, and take a walk with me down the dusty dirt road that led to Emmaus? It is not the familiar Easter story, but it did happen on that blessed … Read More
Clearing a Path To God- Day 6 Preparing Your Heart for Easter
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