Lenten “Cross Words of Jesus” Series April 17 (Easter Sunday) “Do Not Be Afraid” On that first Easter, an angel appeared to the women who came to the tomb and told them not to be afraid, Jesus had risen from the dead. Running to...

Lenten “Cross Words of Jesus” Series April 15 (Good Friday) “It Is Finished” Jesus’ last words of “It is finished” are not a cry of defeat, but of victory. The work that God the Father sent Jesus to do was completed on the...

Lenten “Cross Words of Jesus” Series April 14 (Holy/Maundy Thursday) “This Is My Body, This Is My Blood” On the last night of his life, Jesus celebrated a meal with his disciples in which he spoke of the sacrifice of his body and...

Lenten “Cross Words of Jesus” Series April 10 (Palm Sunday) “Into Your Hands” Jesus’ words, “Into Your hands, I commit my spirit” is an example of prayer. Life can throw us Palm Sunday praise or Good Friday devastation. Both...

Lenten “Cross Words of Jesus” Series April 3 “I Am Thirsty” Being fully human, on the cross Jesus makes it clear that he understands physical need and suffering. Being fully divine, Jesus made it clear numerous times that He is...

Lenten “Cross Words of Jesus” Series March 27  “Woman, Here Is Your Son”  To the disciple “whom he loved,” Jesus gave his mother into his care.  Nearness to, trust, and confidence in Jesus brings a new kind of kinship. ...

Lenten “Cross Words of Jesus” Series March 20  “My God, My God”  On the cross, in all his suffering Jesus felt abandoned by God.  Yet, he knew he was truly not alone.  We may have our times of feeling forsaken by God, but we...

Lenten “Cross Words of Jesus” Series March 13  “Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise”  Jesus endured vicious taunts calling into question who he was.  One of those being crucified with him showed faith in Jesus’ identity,...

Lenten “Cross Words of Jesus” Series March 2 (Ash Wednesday)  “Repent and Believe the Gospel”  Jesus began his ministry with a message of repentance and faith.  Repentance is more than feeling sorry about sins, it is a change...

March 2 (Ash Wednesday)  “Repent and Believe the Gospel”  Jesus began his ministry with a message of repentance and faith.  Repentance is more than feeling sorry about sins, it is a change of direction.  Without repentance, hope...