James is a short book, but it is SO full of wise words to guide us on life’s pathways. Let’s take a leisurely stroll through James, growing in wisdom as we go… When I think of facing trials, “joy” isn’t my first response. It almost seems masochistic to find joy…
The women who went to prepare Jesus’s body for burial were deep in mourning as they trudged to that tomb. But their mourning transitioned to unspeakable joy because, as they walked away from the empty tomb, they met Jesus face to face on the road. That’s what Mom did on…
He said He would rise again, and He did! People often let us down, saying one thing and doing another. But Jesus… He keeps His word. He does what He says He will do. He is completely trustworthy. So I know without doubt my soul is secure. I know without…
“Crown Him With Many Crowns” by Matthew Bridges has such a powerful message of who He is—the Lord of life, the Lord of love, and the Lord of years. He triumphed over the grave and secured eternal life for us! Oh, what an awesome Lord is He. 1 Crown him…
The centurion and those watching Jesus with him saw the truth. They recognized that yes, He was who He claimed to be. Seeing was believing for them. Someday, seeing will be believing for all of mankind. When He returns, they will see. There will be no doubt that He IS…
This week we’ll finish our lengthy journey through Matthew’s Gospel. This verse describing only a tiny piece of his crucifixion shatters me. Wasn’t it enough that He was unfairly arrested, viciously beaten, and ruthlessly nailed to a cross to die a slow, agonizing death? Apparently not for the ones who…
I love the power and promise written into “One Day” by J. Wilbur Chapman. Look at the end of the chorus: “One day He’s coming—oh, glorious day!” What a day that will be, when Jesus comes again! One day when Heaven was filled with His praises, One day when sin…
Jesus rose up from the grave! “Were You There”, a Negro Spiritual adapted by John W. Work, Jr., is almost haunting in its delivery. Can you imagine being there when He left that tomb? Death conquered forevermore. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they…
Verses 5 and 6 of “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” by Charles Wesley might be new to you. The ending makes my heart swell (paraphrased): Everlasting life is this: Thee to know, Thy pow’r to prove, thus to sing, and thus to love. Christ the Lord is ris’n today,…
I used to love singing “At Calvary” by William R. Newell when I was a girl–such a joyous hymn! Years I spent in vanity and pride, Caring not my Lord was crucified, Knowing not it was for me He died On Calvary. Mercy there was great, and grace was free;…
