Holy Week: Saturday
“About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ (which means ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’)...
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Apr
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Apr
Holy Week: Good Friday
Most of us can get a little worked up when we are falsely accused. Sure, we can handle “valid” criticism—or maybe we can’t! But when someone attacks...
17
Apr
Good Friday: A Day to Remember Christ’s Ultimate Sacrifice
Every year around this time—right before Easter—a certain plant comes alive on my patio with bright, red blossoms. It is a Euphorbia milii, commonly known as...
17
Apr
Holy Week: Thursday
Do you recall what it’s like to cram for an exam? Especially a “now or never” exam? How about an exam on the Bible? Unless you’re a seminary student...
16
Apr
Holy Week: Wednesday
We don’t often associate laughter and joy with the days leading up to Easter. You can’t sentimentalize something as gruesome as a crucifixion...
15
Apr
Holy Week: Tuesday
Follow me. That’s something we often hear Jesus saying to us either from the pages of Scripture or from that still small voice in our hearts...
14
Apr
Holy Week: Monday
Certainly, during this week leading up to Easter, many of us are following closely in the footsteps of our Savior. On Palm Sunday he entered Jerusalem...
13
Apr
The Sheep Are Gathered
Zechariah 13 says, “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.” It’s exactly what happened that night the disciples deserted Jesus...
11
Apr
Yosemite’s Majestic Beauty: A Powerful Reflection of God’s Infinite Power
Yosemite National Park is one of the most glorious places on earth. Tucked deep into the High Sierra mountains of California, this park covers nearly...
8
Apr
A New Chapter: Welcoming Shawn Thornton as President
Oh, I have great news!... It’s important news, too. Whenever I pray about the future of Joni and Friends, I always ask God to help us keep the Gospel of Jesus...
