World Tragedy During Holy Week

“Well, it’s tragically fitting that we’re talking at the beginning of Holy Week because this is going to be the hardest and the saddest week of most Americans’ lives, quite frankly,” Surgeon General Jerome Adams said on Palm Sunday, comparing it to historic national tragedies. “This is going to be our Pearl Harbor moment, our 9/11 moment, only it’s not going to be localized. It’s going to be…

A Chance in the World: Searching for Answers at the Hands of Abuse

According to AdoptUSKIds, which is operated by the National Adoption Association, there are just under 400,000 children in foster care in the United States. Of that number, approximately 117,000 of the children are waiting to be adopted. On September 30, 2022, there were 391,098 children in foster care in the United States, according to the AFCARS Report published jointly by the U.S.…

Shedding Your Graveclothes

As believers around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, it’s a good time to remind ourselves that His resurrection power is still available to us today. The Bible declares the amazing truth that we’ve been raised with Christ (Colossians 3:1), and the same Spirit that raised Him from the dead now lives in us (Romans 8:11). So there’s really no excuse to remain bound by sin, destructive…

A Chance in the World

A Chance in the World is the gripping true story of a gifted boy who escapes an abusive foster family to live a life of determination, resilience, and vision. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CyuLohoRtw&list=PLphxMWS1XMWjgA7ORIjFBjvQW7vBh_d_d&index=6&t=5s Young Stephen (Terrell Ransom Jr., Good Trouble) doesn't remember his mother or who he is. He lives with a foster family, the…

An Easter Bunny – and an Easter Story – Worth Remembering

You’ve probably seen Santa Claus; but have you ever seen the Easter Bunny? As a small child, I enjoyed visiting Santa at a local department store at Christmastime. My parents would take me downtown to the jolly bearded man in the red suit. I felt comfortable climbing into his lap, telling him my wish list and receiving a gift along with his encouraging words. He was friendly, predictable, and…

He Is Risen, as He Said!

On the third day after Jesus died on the cross, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James went to visit His grave. Suddenly there was an earthquake as an angel rolled back the stone covering the tomb. Then the angel said to the women: “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said" (Matthew 28:5-6 NIV) There is…

Six Steps to Open Your Pathway to Blessings

It is never time to let go of the promises of God to “prosper you and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). To experience God’s provision at any point in your life – whether it’s during the thawing economy or any other time — here are six major steps to open that pathway: Bind spirits of fear, worry, and unbelief from your mind. Get your eyes off your lack…

Questions

Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way?”—John 14:5 NASB As Jesus and His 12 disciples gathered to celebrate the Passover, He disclosed revelations about His life and the future. He also assured them not to let their hearts be troubled. He was going to prepare a place for them. Jesus said, “I am coming again and will take you to Myself, so that where…

Prepare and Fulfill

As they approached Jerusalem … He sent two of His disciples, and said to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there … untie it and bring it here.”—Mark 11:1–2 NASB The crowds were excited. Learning that Jesus was about to enter Jerusalem, they welcomed Him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord!” (v. 9).…

Deception

For your wrongdoing teaches your mouth, and you choose the language of the cunning.—Job 15:5 NASB To Eliphaz, the facts were clear. Job had experienced serious problems. From Eliphaz’s perspective, this inevitably meant that Job could not be as innocent as he claimed. Guilt must have motivated him. The Hebrew word suggests moral evil and perversity. He also must have been crafty. Eliphaz…