“Your forgiveness is like sweet, sweet honey on my lips. Like the sound of a symphony to my ears. Like holy water on my skin, hey!” This is the chorus to the song Holy Water by Franni Cain and We The Kingdom. This song highlights that feeling when we accept Jesus, and we allow His sacrifice to wash over us, that lightness it brings to our hearts, and the peace we experience. And this is the first step we take…
The resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate symbol of hope and renewal and is deeply significant to millions worldwide. Easter is about the monumental victory over sin and death. Upon His resurrection, Jesus proclaimed hope to humanity. This is the foundational belief Christians cling to: That through Jesus’ death and resurrection, we are offered eternal life and a restored relationship with God. Easter signifies renewal, a fresh start, and an opportunity to reflect on our faith journey. It encourages us to…
Holy Saturday is a day of waiting, filled with silence and reflection. Sandwiched between Good Friday’s sorrow and Easter Sunday’s joy, it embodies many emotions among the disciples, religious leaders, crowds, and Roman officials. It is a day of anticipation for us as we know what is coming on Easter Sunday. But imagine living through that day without knowing. The disciples, the religious leaders, the crowds, and the Roman officials all experienced that Saturday in very different ways. They didn’t…
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “agape love.” This describes the God-like, unconditional love that keeps no record of wrongs and gives without expecting anything in return. It is the love God has for us and what we are called to show others. Humanly speaking, agape love does not make sense: loving enemies, forgiving the unforgivable, and showing kindness to the unlovable. It is not natural. It is supernatural and it’s needed in this divided world. The Apostle Paul captures it…
Sometimes we find ourselves in a quiet and challenging place—the hidden corners of our hearts. This season is a time to reflect on sacrifice and prepare for the cross. Lent also invites us to bring our hidden wounds into God’s light, trusting that He can heal what we have carried for so long. We all carry broken pieces—old grief, harsh words, or mistakes we can’t forget. Often, we try to hide this pain and keep busy, hoping it will fade.…
In this fourth week of Lent, we focus on mercy. During Lent, we reflect on God’s grace, confess our faults, repent, and accept His compassion. Receiving mercy is the beginning; after experiencing God’s forgiveness, we must share that love with others. Mercy is more than an idea to think about. It is a way to live. It means seeing others with grace, choosing to forgive instead of holding grudges, and being generous instead of selfish. Clothing Ourselves in Compassion In…
