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Lenten Poems – “The Betrayal” (32)
Not only does Judas betray Jesus, but he knows that Peter will too. How deep Jesus’ love, that he knew what was to come and yet submitted to the abuse and murder, all the while loving and forgiving.
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Lenten Poems – “The Basin and Towel” (31)
Those who lead must serve. The messengers aren’t greater than those who send them. The servants aren’t higher than the master. May we serve and love as we live today.
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Where I am finding myself these days by Amy Young
As you can see in these photos, Amy Young brings rays of sunshine where she goes – I love her smile and joie de vivre. I met her online and count her as a lovely friend who brings encouragement and fun. She and I share a love of NFL football, and she’s the kind of…
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Lenten Poems – “Not to Judge, but Save” (30)
Jesus fulfills the prophecies of Isaiah. He came to bring mercy, not judgment. May we know his mercy this day, that we might receive the eternal life he speaks of.
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Lenten Poems – “Children of Light” (29)
I love this passage, filled with so many thought-provoking words of Jesus. So many songs have been inspired here – “We Want to See Jesus”; “Walk in the Light”; and the one about the kernel of wheat that Russ Taff sings that I can’t place just now! (Help me out if you can!) Thought for…
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Lenten Poems – “Entry of a King” (28)
Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey. The crowds welcome him, shouting “Hosanna!” but the teachers of the law continue to plot against him.
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Devotional of the week: Aim at heaven (11 in Pilgrim series)
All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they…
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Lenten Poems – “Love Poured Out” (27)
Mary anoints Jesus with nard, pouring out her love to him in an act of devotion. Her profession of love met with persecution, however, as the religious leaders keep on with their campaign to eradicate Jesus and now Lazarus too.
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Lenten Poems – “Lazarus, Come Out!” (26)
The amazing raising of Lazarus from the dead – the “dead man came out” – I love that. And yet it was another sign for the religious leaders to keep their plotting and planning, for they see their power slipping away. But Jesus exemplifies true power.
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Lenten Poems – “Lazarus Lay Sick” (25)
Jesus knew Lazarus was unwell and yet he stayed where he was until he had died. We know how the story turns out, but imagine Mary and Martha and their fear and confusion. As unmarried women, they would have suffered in many ways with their brother dying, not least the obvious of missing him.
