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How do you begin comprehending what Jesus' work on the cross, burial, and resurrection did for humanity? You must understand the severity of sin. To begin to understand the severity of sin, you look to God the Father and all He did to make a way for us to come back into fellowship with Him. We were created in the image of God and His likeness, for God to be expressed through man on earth physically (Genesis 1:26-27). He did not need us but loves & desires us and wants fellowship with us....

Where is the Easter story in the Old Testament? How does it prepare Jesus to be the ultimate sacrifice on Easter Sunday? Deuteronomy, Leviticus, and Numbers may be some of the most challenging books to read in the Bible (and, honestly, they are often skipped in reading plans). ‌But God. According to 2 Timothy 3:16–17, all scripture is God-breathed or “inspired.” Therefore, even the tedious writings of the wandering Israelites in the desert, with chapters after chapters of instructions on why,...

When I was a kid, I used to mix all the sodas at the fast food restaurants we went to, and it was a wonderful concoction of sugary heaven. Yet, sometimes, the recipe wasn’t quite right, and since the liquids were already mixed, the whole experiment was poured down the drain. There was no way I could “unmix” the sodas to purify the drink. But ‌God can unmix us. Time and time again, for His chosen people throughout the Old Testament, he would “unmix” the sins of His chosen people by redeeming...

Do you have your favorite blanket that you love snuggling up with on a chilly morning with your cup of coffee or tea and devotions? I do! I’ve always had a blanket that I favored over others. But God has given us his Son to be our ultimate and forever Comforter. Isaiah 9:6 tells us of the birth of our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, the One who was given as a sacrifice to save us from all our sins. He justifies us freely and forever. There isn’t anything...

In healthcare, patients can present themselves at the clinic with an open wound or laceration. The provider will examine the wound, perform a debridement to remove foreign objects, and cleanse and suture the area. After which, we sometimes apply a thin layer of ointment to aid in healing the flesh. The ointment acts as a protective barrier that keeps the area moist, reduces scarring, and is free from becoming infected. Sometimes, our lives can be like that of lacerated flesh. We need a...

Years ago, I was invited to a Passover dinner. First, I am used to a complete Italian dinner at events. I blame my Grandparents for this, so when I attended Passover, I expected this HUGE feast with everything. If you are unfamiliar with Italian feasts, let me put it simply: everything you want to eat at an Italian restaurant will be served in one meal. When I attended this Passover dinner, I was truly expecting a usual feast. I was surprised at the food that was served and the rituals that...

We are lucky we live in freedom. We can come and go and do what we want. This is worldly freedom. What is spiritual freedom for us? The Israelites weren't so lucky in the Old Testament - they cried out for freedom from slavery -and the Lord delivered them! Yet, as they wandered the desert with their newfound freedom, they enslaved themselves to the idols of their former enslavers right when the Lord created the Ten Commandments in Exodus Chapter 20. He knew we needed parameters to protect us...

Waiting for an answer in these "microwave" times can be difficult; we tend to want an answer right now. We want to know if the cancer is back. Will we get the job to feed our family, or did we get chosen to adopt the baby? The silence can be deafening. Psalm 44:23 (ESV) says, Awake! Why are you sleeping, O Lord? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever! The Israelites also called out to God in the wilderness, constantly doubting God's goodness and faithfulness. Unlike those who lived during...

Brokenness is everywhere, and little has changed since first-century Palestine, approximately 2,020 years ago. Broken relationships, broken families, chronic illnesses, natural disasters, political and social unrest—yes, there is technology, modern medicine, scientific breakthroughs, and endless inventions. And yet, we still have to endure the human condition and succumb to the enemy of sickness and death, as reality superficially presents itself. Luke 24 recounts a group of women as the first...