“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 The ashes that marked the foreheads of millions of believers on Ash Wednesday just weeks ago, held a reminder for us. We are but dust. Yet His story reminds us of so much more - we are redeemed. We are set … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Good Friday: It Is Finished
Suffering
God Can Bring Beauty from Ashes: He Will Not Waste Our Pain
Throughout the Bible and ancient practices, ashes have often been the symbol of deep repentance and grief. As the days of Lent begin each year, we see all around us the visual reminders of ashes on foreheads, and we are reminded of this one Truth, “…for dust you are and to dust you will return." Gen. 3:19 Not exactly a nice, happy thought to get your day going. But at certain times, the … [Read more...] about God Can Bring Beauty from Ashes: He Will Not Waste Our Pain
“Mom, Did Jesus Feel Pain?” Thoughts from a Mom’s Heart on Suffering and the Cross
“Mom, did Jesus feel pain?” I could see my son deep in thought, trying to process it all in his young mind, how anyone could, or would, endure such hurt – such intense suffering – on our behalf. “I mean I know He died for us, on the cross, but did God protect Him from feeling the pain?” His question was one that many of us have probably wondered ourselves. I wanted to say yes. I wanted … [Read more...] about “Mom, Did Jesus Feel Pain?” Thoughts from a Mom’s Heart on Suffering and the Cross