Content from April 2026
Your Forgiveness
“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…
Next Steps for Christians: Embracing the Hope and Renewal of Easter
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: They Didn’t Know Then What We Know Now
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…
Reflecting on Good Friday: Love, Sacrifice, and Redemption
Do you know why Good Friday is called “good”? It is a day that calls Christians everywhere to pause. It brings us face-to-face with Jesus’ suffering and sacrifice and the choices made by those around Him, such as the disciples’ inability to stay awake and the crowd’s demand for Barabbas’ release. But through these events, we are invited to see Jesus’ love and learn how it shapes our lives today. Despite the sorrow of the crucifixion, Good Friday is seen…
Understanding Maundy Thursday: A Lesson of Service and Love
Have you ever considered the enduring significance of Maundy Thursday in the Christian calendar? This day is not just a historical footnote in Jesus’ life; it carries intense meaning, rooted in acts of humility and love that resonate as powerfully today as they did over two thousand years ago. The Upper Room On Maundy Thursday, we remember Jesus’ final meal with His disciples, which took place in the Upper Room. This intimate gathering was filled with lessons on service, sacrifice,…
After Blackberry Winter
The Unlikely Messenger: A Slice of Life with Debra Brown Sunlight streamed through the trees as I walked up the driveway. Birdsong and squirrel chatter filled the air, and somewhere nearby a woodpecker tapped a steady rat-a-tat against the old live oak. It should have been the kind of morning that lifted my spirits. But it didn’t. Every April, I feel the urge to plant flowers. It’s almost instinctive. The moment the weather softens and the days stretch longer, I…
Holy Wednesday: Judas Betrayal of Jesus
Did you know that betrayal often stems from complex motives? Judas Iscariot’s betrayal of Jesus, often seen as a straightforward act, is a complex web of human nature that resonates even today. The Historical Context of Judas’ Betrayal Judas Iscariot was no outsider. He wasn’t a distant observer of Jesus’ ministry—he was an insider, trusted among the twelve. The Gospel of John tells us that Judas kept the disciples’ money bag (John 12:6), suggesting that he held a position of…