Posts Tagged ‘Holy Cross’
2026 Daily Lenten Journey Day 21 – By Invitation
Think about the last time you were invited to go on a trip with a friend. Your friend was paying for the food, but you had to help drive. Your friend knew the way, but you had to bring the map. This doesn’t sound like any trip I was ever invited to. The guest isn’t…
Read MoreEpisode 460 – Do You Desire to be with God
Christ invites us, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow,” Him into heaven. As long we desire to be with God, then we can move the first phase of our journey. We must learn how to deny ourselves before we can ever follow Christ into heaven.…
Read MoreThe New Covenant
Our attention has been on the Holy Cross this week. Just a few days ago we were blessed to gaze upon the Cross of Christ, hear the story of His crucifixion, and hope for a better future with Him in heaven. We cannot ignore that everything that happened on the Cross was new. The Cross…
Read MoreThankful for Your Cross
As we continue our focus on the Cross of Christ this week, it is important to also focus on our cross. While Christ picked up His Cross for us, we also must take up our cross for Him and for our salvation. The Cross, His and ours, brings life for those who believe. Brethren, now…
Read MoreEpisode 459 – Climbing to Heaven Together
When we think of making our way up to heaven, we must first descend into our hearts. We must stop looking down on others as not being worthy. Christ descended to our level to show us the way to heaven. He came down to lift us up with Him. Our job is to get down…
Read MoreLiving a Transfigured Life
These few days this week the reminder from the Church is to life lives that are transfigured by the Light of Christ. Only yesterday we celebrated Christ shining as bright light to show us His glory. Now it is our turn to say to Him, “It is good for us to be here.” At that…
Read MoreO God Save Your People
The Church teaches that everything in life is about our salvation. Our job, our free time, even the food we place in our stomachs are about our salvation. It isn’t because God cares what we eat, but because God wants to save us from ourselves. So, today we begin the fast. Today is also one…
Read MoreWho is Your King?
Proud Americans declare to the world, “We have no king!” The idea of king in America is the idea of oppression and fear, opulent wealth and greed. Throughout history kings were known by their loyalties, not their love. Americans have a king. We just don’t like to admit it. Our king is personal. Our king…
Read MoreLamplighting Prayer Three
Memory is a powerful thing. Just about anything in our environment can trigger a memory, good or bad. Even bad memories make us feel alive among the struggles of life. On the other hand, forgetting our memories can make us feel lost and empty. So, let’s talk about memory. O Lord our God, remember us…
Read MorePrayer of the Ninth Hour
We are making our way through the day focusing on the Hours of Prayer. If you have been engaging in the prayers, then you are ready for the Prayer of the Ninth Hour, the time when Christ died on the Cross. Our Lord and Savior hung on the Cross for three hours before lifting up…
Read More