Let’s allow this verse from Ephesians sink into our consciousness, our very souls today as we consider the magnitude of God’s power: “I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of His power for us who believe Him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated Him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.” (Ephesians 1:19-20) This is Almighty God, who loved us so much that…..

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We all make plans for days to come: some for vacations, some for the work-week,;some for medical procedures; some for endless to-do lists. Jesus had one too, this very week, some two thousand years ago. Here’s what he said: “We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. He will be handed over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him spit on him, flog him,…..

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This praise song blessed me last Sunday as we shared it at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Palm Bay. Thank you, Craig Kutteroff for introducing it to the congregation. It pretty much tells the story of Easter, and our salvation through Christ’s sacrifice. May it bless your day today as well.

“At The Foot Of The Cross (Ashes To Beauty)” Catherine Scott

At the foot of the cross Where grace and suffering meet You have shown me your love Through…..

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Continuing with our preparation for Holy Week, for those who know Christ and Him Crucified for us, what a blessing. Although we daily struggle with events of this life, the uncertainties, the challenges, the concerns about our nation’s direction, finances, health, etc., God knows we are mere mortals and will struggle in this life. However, Easter is about the end result.

This hymn expresses it so well: “Art thou weary, art thou languid, art thou sore distressed? ‘Come to Me,’…..

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As  Lent ends, Christians once again concentrate on the sacrifice of Christ for us. What a miraculous blessing. Just as Jesus humbled Himself to leave the heavenly realm to become a man, so he lived his life humbly among us. He never owned a home, raised a family, filled out a job application, or established a 401K retirement account. He focused His entire life serving His Father here among men.

He faced rejection, betrayal, scoffing, beating, scorn, and crucifixion. He…..

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