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Watercolor Wednesday: ‘He is risen and is with us’ by Leo Boucher
I feel like I’m sharing an Easter treasure today, from my family to yours. I believe you won’t look at my dad’s painting (not a watercolor) in the same way after you read his story of transformation. “Before God did major work in my life I was cheap – afraid to spend money because we…
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The Living Cross – A poem by Sue Cherry
I love when readers become friends, which is what Sue Cherry has become over the years as we meet on social media and at conferences. She came to the BRF Quiet Day that I led at the beginning of Lent, and wrote a marvelous poem, called, wait for it, ‘The Living Cross.’ We’ve made it through…
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Weekly Devotional: Spurring on to hope (14 in Hope and Trust in God series)
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds… Hebrews 10:19–25 Tenacity. Holding unswervingly. My children can both display tenacity and commitment. My daughter can get lost in her world of imaginative play,…
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Resurrection Sunday! He is risen!
Alleluia, he is risen! He is risen indeed! Death’s curse has been broken by our Savior’s death and resurrection. He’s alive! Rejoice with me and be glad!
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Holy Saturday
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Forgiveness Fridays: Poetry and art for reflection on Good Friday
Today, Good Friday, defines Forgiveness Fridays. On this holy day, we remember the death of our Savior, Jesus Christ. By his death he imparted to us forgiveness. We receive and give forgiveness because of this saving act. Some poems and watercolors to consider on this day. My prayer for you is that God’s love poured…
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Watercolor Wednesday: The Hints of Life to Come
I have a few more of my dad’s watercolors to share with you this Holy Week, but they are more suited to Good Friday than today. I chose this one as fitting because of the starkness of the trees that appear dead, but yet will spark into life. I love the mixture of green grass…
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Jesus’ last week: A guide to prayer
We’ve arrived at Holy Week, ushered in yesterday on Palm Sunday when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. As I outline in my book, The Living Cross, one way to approach Holy Week is to consider each day what Jesus experienced, being conscious throughout the day of the unfolding events. I compiled the following…
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Forgiveness Fridays: Seventy Times Seven by Mel Menzies
Forgiveness – how many times do we need to forgive? Mel Menzies poses this question with authenticity, for she has had to forgive over and over again, as you’ll read in her deep and searching post. I think you’ll be encouraged by her example. You only have to forgive once. That’s the repeated phrase that…
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Watercolor Wednesday: Journey to the Cross
As we reach Holy Week next week, we come to the pinnacle of the cross and resurrection. My dad’s artwork offering reminds us of the Trinity – of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Father who sent his Son to die and rise again. The Son who indeed came. The Spirit who fills…
