The Tip of the Iceberg
We have only touched the tip of the iceberg of the lives of the women of the resurrection. Let their stories inspire you to…
The Treasure of Prayer
God plants resurrection power in our hearts and often shows us its impact through prayer. Not only does prayer…
How Can I Know Him?
Let’s think about God’s plan for unleashing resurrection power in His children. In Today’s Treasure we learn…
I Want to Know Him
What drives you? What is your ultimate goal? When you come to the end of your life, what will be your identity…
The Fellowship of His Sufferings
Paul’s words stir up a longing in my own heart to know Jesus, to really know Him intimately. As we read in this…
The Power of His Resurrection
I stood in front of our library, shelves filled with my husband’s books, looking for a commentary on Philippians. Every…
The Power of His Resurrection
Today we will join the crowds who followed Jesus, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even…
Were you There?
Many years ago, our church celebrated Maundy Thursday (the Thursday before Easter) with a somber, dark…
I am the Resurrection and the Life
Each woman of the resurrection, whether standing at the Cross or standing afar off was a follower of…
The One You Love is Sick
Learning to articulate my ultimate identity as God’s disciple rather than as a mother forced me to find new ways of responding…
Tell Her to Help Me!
Tears must have stung Martha’s eyes as she helped the servants pick up empty bowls. Her mind raced, searching…
I Have Seen the Lord
I think we are a lot like the disciples and Mary. Mary’s emotions roiled like a roller coaster. Though the angels appeared…
He Knows My Name
Deep depression most likely dragged Mary, and the disciples into a dark pit. The One she loved was…
A Spirit of Gentleness
Throughout these devotionals, we have watched Jesus interact with sinners. In His religious culture, sinners…
Mary Magdalene
It is hard for us to fully grasp how limited women were in the days of Jesus. They were considered the property of men and had few…
Mary, Mother of Jesus, Part 2
This is one of the most tender moments in Scripture. Mary and several women stood by the Cross as the…
Mary, Mother of Jesus, Part 1
Every woman, regardless of her age or station in life, can learn from the life of Mary. She is referred to as “highly favored” and…
Woman Caught in Adultery, Forgiven, Part 3
Her sin was evidenced by the damage her choices caused those she loved. They might never forgive her. But seared in my heart, even…
Woman Caught in Adultery, Part 2 – Exposed
Before we watch Jesus' response to this exposed woman, it seems important for us to take some more time to consider our own…
The Woman Caught in Adultery - Naked and Condemned
Imagine it’s Sunday morning and just as the pastor stands up to preach, a group of church leaders drags a naked…