One Day

The one of one of our trees yesterday. The second picture I took today. It is amazing the amount of growth that happened in one day. Life is like my tree. There are times when things seem hopeless, overwhelming and dark. In the midst of whatever struggle life throws at you it is easy to … Continue reading One Day

Advent: Hope

Today is the beginning is of Advent. Advent is a time for us to prepare for Christmas. It isn't about shopping, baking, decorations or even preparing for the annual Christmas concert, play or cantata. Advent is about what God did for us. It is about God's Radical demonstration of love. 16 For God so loved the … Continue reading Advent: Hope

Maddie

Hi, I'm Princess Maddie Mae Licks-A-Lot. You may know my people Dee and The Big Guy. I came to live with them several months ago. Life is pretty good. I get lots of hugs and walks. I enjoy walks, chasing cats and taking over the remote. Yes, I know how to change the channel. They … Continue reading Maddie

He is Risen

He is risen! Christ is risen indeed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YXtf7vtz3c&feature=related Worthy is the Lamb/Hallelujah Chorus performed by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Solo Worthy is the Lamb that was slain Worthy is the Lamb that was slain And hath redeemed us to God by His blood To receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honour and … Continue reading He is Risen

Holy Week Reflection: Saturday

It was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath). So as evening approached, Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus' body. Pilate was surprised to hear that he was already dead. Summoning the centurion, … Continue reading Holy Week Reflection: Saturday

Ultimate Expression of Love

Christ demonstrated the ultimate expression of love for us. 33 At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. 34 Then at three o’clock Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” 35 Some of the bystanders misunderstood and … Continue reading Ultimate Expression of Love

Behold the Lamb of God

29The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30This is he of whom I said, 'After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.' 31I myself did not know him, but for this purpose … Continue reading Behold the Lamb of God