Hope and Healing

Over the past six weeks I have shared moments from Jesus’s life that have led us to this pivotal moment in history. Today, we travel to Jerusalem together. We look at the beating Jesus endured, walk the road to Golgotha, witness what happened on the cross, and conclude with His miraculous resurrection. My hope is that these moments give us a deeper understanding of what He endured and draw us closer to Him.

In this devotional, we follow the apostles as they struggle to understand where Jesus is going and His promise to return. Just like the apostles, we have moments we don't understand our circumstances. This devotional encourages us to bring our questions to Jesus, rest in His promises, and hold onto the hope of heaven.

I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off. I was frustrated because we needed to leave for the party, but I wasn’t ready. I had run to the store that morning to buy a last minute birthday gift, tried to finish all the things on my to-do list, and made sure the kids were dressed. Frazzled, I plopped down to put my shoes on and growled, “We have to go now!” Everyone scrambled to the car. We rode in silence, mostly because no one dared to say a word for fear of ho

A childhood game of Red Rover becomes a lesson about what we all crave, to belong, to be chosen, to matter. One split-second decision can leave someone I love feeling betrayed and rejected. Jesus understands that pain firsthand. Betrayed by a close friend and rejected by those nearest to Him, He still chooses us, especially when we feel like outcasts. If you’ve ever carried the sting of rejection or the ache of betrayal, this story will remind you whose team you are welcome t