March
On Tuesday of Holy Week, religious leaders confronted Jesus in the temple: "By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you authority to do this?" (Mark 11:28). Valid question, considering Jesus had just cleansed the temple, cursed a fig tree, and was teaching daily as if he
March
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. Not because you manipulated Me with the right words, not because you earned it through perfect faith, but because you're asking your Father who delights to give good gifts. Believe I'm good, believe I care, believe I'm listen
March
Jesus, you cursed the fig tree for having impressive leaves but no actual fruit, and I see myself in that image. I maintain religious appearance - church attendance, prayer habits, theological knowledge - but produce little fruit that actually reflects your character. I look spiritual from
March
On Monday of Holy Week, Jesus returned to Jerusalem and cursed a fig tree for having leaves but no fruit (Mark 11:12-14). The next day, the disciples found it withered from the roots. The story sounds petty - Jesus destroying a tree for not producing figs out of season. But Mark notes it w
March
A new command I give you - love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know you're My disciples - if you love one another. Not by your theology, not by your morality, not by your religious performance. By your love.
March
Jesus, you enter Jerusalem today knowing the crowd's enthusiasm is based on misunderstanding. They're celebrating a king they invented, expecting a salvation you didn't come to provide, anticipating a kingdom you won't establish. Within days they'll realize you're not fulfilling their agen
March
Today Jesus enters Jerusalem riding a donkey while crowds wave palm branches and shout "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the king of Israel!" (John 12:13). The scene looks like coronation - enthusiastic crowds, royal titles, messianic expectations. But J
March
Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey. Not the conquering hero you expected but the gentle Savior you need. Not impressive by human standards but exactly what divine love looks like.
March
Father, I've been operating under the illusion that I'm in control - that sufficient planning, careful execution, and anxious worry can prevent bad outcomes. But I'm not in control. I never was. The circumstances I'm trying to manage exceed my capacity. Forgive my arrogant belief that I c
March
On March 28, 1979, the Three Mile Island nuclear facility in Pennsylvania experienced a partial meltdown - the most serious accident in U.S. commercial nuclear power plant history. A combination of equipment failure and human error led to the release of radioactive gases. Though no deaths
March
I'm working in you to will and to act according to My good purpose. The desires you feel toward righteousness - that's Me. The strength to obey when you want to quit - that's Me. The growth you see over time - that's Me. I'm actively working transformation in you.
March
Father, I'm tired of waiting. I've been praying for the same things for so long with no visible answers. I've trusted your promises while circumstances contradict them. I've hoped for breakthrough that hasn't come. I'm weary, discouraged, wondering if you've forgotten me. Remind me that d