Lent starts on Ash Wednesday and its observance (although not its liturgical period, as Sundays are not fast days and are therefore not counted – see below) lasts for 40 days, mirroring the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness before starting his ministry. It can also be ...
As Easter Sunday approaches and Christians everywhere remember Jesus’ journey to the cross, we can’t help but wonder about his mother who stuck by His side till the bitter end. How old was she when he died on the cross, and when did she realize what route her son's life was going ...
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Free Essay: Jesus modeled what it took to embrace human limits because before his earthly ministry began he subjected himself to his earthly parents as a...
Like the wedding at Cana—we know that Jesus performed a miracle, but it’s more than that. It was the start of his public ministry. He obeyed the request of his mother, and the whole situation made for an analogy about new wine coming last. On the basic level, we see the story ...
I lay down upon the floor in the small room at the back of the chapel, allowing the darkness to envelope me. I wanted to get in touch with what had happened in the day proceeding for Jesus so that when Violet did her liturgical dance, she would take all that knowledge with her. I ...
7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 What then did you go out to see? A man[b] dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' ...
24 For I tell you that many prophets and kings longed to see[dl] what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.” The Parable of the Good Samaritan 25 Now[dm] an expert in religious law[dn] stood up to test Jesus,[do] saying, “Teacher, wh...
Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Sometimes, our dreams seem so far-fetched that even we don’t believe we’ll ever achieve them. But in Romans 12:2, it says “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” ...
I lay down upon the floor in the small room at the back of the chapel, allowing the darkness to envelope me. I wanted to get in touch with what had happened in the day proceeding for Jesus so that when Violet did her liturgical dance, she would take all that knowledge with her. I ...