We were created to worship and serve Him, and the only way to do that is by spending time with Him. However, in our busy lives, it can be easy to push God to the side and prioritize other things. But the truth is, when we make time for God, everything else falls into place. In Mark 1:35, it says, "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed." Jesus recognized the importance of spending time alone with God. He made it a priority to wake up early and spend time in prayer and communion with His Father........
We know that we are called to be good stewards of our time and resources. We are reminded in Ephesians 5:15-16 to be careful how we live and to make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. This means that we should be mindful of the time-wasters that can easily consume our days and distract us from what is truly important.....
The events of Jesus' betrayal and arrest are some of the most heartbreaking and poignant moments in the Gospel narrative. In Matthew 26:14-16, we see Judas, one of Jesus' own disciples, betray Him for thirty pieces of silver. Then, in verses 47-56, we see Jesus being arrested ......
We were created to worship and serve Him, and the only way to do that is by spending time with Him. However, in our busy lives, it can be easy to push God to the side and prioritize other things. But the truth is, when we make time for God, everything else falls into place. In Mark 1:35, it says, "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed." Jesus recognized the importance of spending time alone with God. He made it a priority to wake up early and spend time in prayer and communion with His Father........
The crucifixion of Jesus is the centerpiece of the Christian faith. It is the event that demonstrates the depth of God's love for us and the cost of our redemption. As we reflect on the crucifixion, we are invited to contemplate the meaning of suffering, the power of forgiveness, and the promise of new life......
On Silent Saturday, the disciples were in shock and disbelief. Their Lord and Teacher had been brutally executed, and they were left wondering what would happen next. The events of the past few days had shaken them to the core, and they were left with a sense of emptiness and confusion. Yet, even in the midst of their sorrow and despair, there was a sense of anticipation. .....