March 28—How Great Thou Art
The story goes that Carl Gustav penned this hymn after he was caught in a thunderstorm off the southern coast of Sweden. The violence of the storm, followed by the return of the sun and the songs of the birds filling the air, caused him to fall…
Continue ReadingMarch 27—Crown Him with Many Crowns
The centurion officer who came to Jesus understood something that many in Israel at the time did not: the power and authority that Jesus held over disease and illness was not bound by proximity.
Continue ReadingMarch 26—Take My Life, and Let It Be
Rather than waiting until he was more well known as a player or gained some kind of clout after a few seasons, Michael Jordan’s contract with the Chicago Bulls included a special clause from the very beginning of his NBA career.
Continue ReadingMarch 25—Have Thine Own Way, Lord
The basement of Raymore Baptist Church in Raymore, Saskatchewan, was so overrun by mold due to repeated flooding that the church was forced to leave the building. Fortunately, another church in town offered Raymore Baptist the use of their…
Continue ReadingMarch 24—It Is Well with My Soul
When the Great Chicago Fire spread across nearly three and a half acres of the Windy City in October of 1871, Horatio Spafford lost most of his real estate investments. Earlier that year, his only son died.
Continue ReadingMarch 23—Jesus, I Come
Proper discipleship means following Jesus in every moment, especially those that are trying and difficult. There is no better way to prepare ourselves for those hard moments – and they will come – than to train ourselves for the work of Christ. This is exactly what spiritual disciplines are designed to do.
Continue ReadingMarch 22—Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine
In celebration of the ways God has been speaking to you during this past week, use this Sabbath break during Lent to allow space for your soul to rest and mediate on Christ. Read the psalm, sing the hymn, and spend time worshiping your God.
Continue ReadingMarch 21—A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
One of the most famous buildings in the world is the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which, due to a shallow foundation and unstable soil, has been standing at an angle since nearly the beginning of its construction.
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