The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priest and the Pharisees went to Pilate. “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day. (Matthew 27: 62-64a NIV) Status Quo And now, the rest of the story, a quote made famous by Paul Harvey. Jesus was seen as a deceiver by the chief priest and Pharisees. His death meant an end to their problem. Jesus would no longer present a threat […]
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“Crucify Him!” Shouts Led by Officials and High Priest
“You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” What is truth?” Pilate asked. (John 18: 37-38a NIV) Good Friday Pilate, caught in the middle, like many today. He found no basis for the implied charges. Chief priest accused Jesus of many things. What was Pilate to do? He could either do what he knew was right, free Jesus, or follow […]
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World Distractions Vs. God’s Plans For Humanity
“I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.” (John 17: 14,15 NIV) Struggle Have you struggled fitting in with a certain group? Maybe, you’re in a group that an inner struggle conflicts with the group’s message. Both scenarios are more common in this world than not. Teens choose to end their lives over such situations. Individuals carve adulthood based on […]
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Disciples Terrified by God’s Supernatural Power
When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” (Matthew 14: 26, 27 NIV) Disciples Motivating Monday! Focus on the above scripture is often placed on Peter. Today, let’s take a look how all disciples were terrified. Certain their nerves were frayed as winds howled and waves crashed into their boat. They became terrified when a figure appeared walking on water. They cried, “It’s a ghost.”These are the same disciples who just experienced […]
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Songs From Our Soul Stir Meaning
My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with my soul. For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Be exhausted, O God, above the heavens, and let your glory be over all the earth. (Psalm 108: 1,4,5 NIV) Songs Each time I attend a writer’s conference, I’m given a song within my soul. Old songs, new songs, songs that fit exactly where I am in my spiritual journey. The worship song, Sanctuary, surfaced yesterday. This song, I’ve not thought about in years. Although, I am confident we sang this […]
Vicki is a bold proclaimer of truth that will set people free from deception. Her topics include, "Breaking a Spirit of Fear," "Rebuilding a child's broken spirit," and "Christian maturity, experiencing more of God."