In person and on Facebook Live, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). Devotions about: Easter Today Daily Devotional Today is a daily devotional that helps God's people refresh, refocus and renew their faith through Bible reading, reflection, and prayer. The Devotion Library features devotions about Easter, and many other topics We see political parties consistently at conflict with each other. Phone: 414-256-3200 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus. I needed to see the Son. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The Bible tells us, Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is (1 John 3:2 NKJV). It is a little voyeuristic, I acknowledge, but it is in the confrontation with death that the truth will come out. In Jesus name, we pray. We pray that we never forget your sacrifice to save us. Joel Osteen (April-12-2021) Easter Daily Devotional: Alive Establish a time and place: Sunrise on Easter morning is scheduled to be at 7:03 a.m., so plan to start at 6:50 a.m. The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. WebEach devotion consists of a Bible passage, a devotional thought, an idea for reflection, and a prayer. If you have been a Christian for any significant length of time, its pretty likely youve sat in a womens class, at some point or other, entitled, She Did What She Could. This detail in Scripture can speak to us so powerfully for such a time as this, (Esther 4:14) when there are so many things that are outside of our control that can (and do) cause us tremendous anxiety and dis-ease: the state of the COVID-19 pandemic; the state of our finances or health; the political situation wherever we are; ongoing racism and conflicts and misunderstandings between nations and tribes and family members and church members, and on and on. To repair a broken world, we must be Christ to one another. We believe God is going to use these three weeks to both bring hope to you and bring hope through you! Easter May we allow the Spirit to work in places we cant, to heal and bring peace in ways we cannot even imagine. Each devotion includes a verse to read, a verse to reflect on, one-page devotion, and short prayer. Confirmation Invitation with Envelopes (Pkg of 12), White Communion Wafers 1-1/8 inch (Pack of 1000), Return to the Lord: Daily Devotions for Lent and Easter (eBook Edition), $2 donation would help provide a child with a book, $5 donation would help provide devotions or childrens books, $10 donation would help provide Bible study tools or outreach Bibles, $25 donation would help provide outreach bibles or educational materials. To many it means the Easter bunny, a day of food and celebration. Shared Hope April 28, 2023 WELS JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Just as Jesus spoke against corruption in society, so must we. Why couldnt the women in Scripture set their alarm for 9 a.m. to get to the tomb? This year for the season of Lent, we invite you to reflect upon Just then I realized not everyone left the cemetery. Jesus longed for His disciples to know theirseparation would be temporary. (John 20:1-18; Mark 16:1-11). When he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority? Jesus said to them, I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. Because ofsocial distancing protocols still in effect, many of our celebrations willbelimited tovirtualexperiences. They are also each accompanied by a work of art and links to learn more about each of the artists. Copyright 2021 by Harvest Ministries. When we read this verse within Scripture, I think we can all agree that yes, if it is possible, our greatest goal is to live peaceably with all. Each day during Holy Week, think about the hope we have in the promise of the resurrection and add prayers to your tree, railing or fence; make them prayers for the new things you are hoping for in your life. Each devotion consists of a Bible passage, a devotional thought, an idea for reflection, and a prayer. Never before in history has the reality of our own mortality reached such global proportions. Celebrating Easter - Devotionals - Women Today International Site It wasnt even Gods plan for us to age. It takes readers through the week of Jesuss journey to the cross day by day. When Christ rose, He still bore in his hands the marks of the crucifixion. Easter hope is dawning.. Againtext Hope to 276-221-9494. Rev. For more relevant and biblical teaching from Pastor Greg Laurie, go to www.harvest.org and Listen to Greg Laurie's daily broadcast on OnePlace.com. Start with an opening prayer of thanksgiving to open your time (Luke 24:1-5). My turn came. 578 Montauk HighwayEast Moriches New York 11940, Content Copyright 2016: South Bay Bible Church; 578 Montauk Highway; East Moriches, NY 11940; (631) 909-8241; info@sbbcli.org, Reflections on the Cross - Easter Week Devotionals 2021. Lent is a time when we reflect upon the love of God and the gift of Gods Learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow. Respond: Allow yourself to be specific and honest in prayer. He is the first of a great harvest of all who have died (1 Corinthians 15:20 NLT). The series includes In the Bible, many women came and followed him after that period of preparation (Matthew 27:55). Amen. One year on, we are still not free of the virus and its painful consequences. Am I skimming over, stuffing, or minimizing some painful thoughts or emotions? As I write these words, my countryprepares to facethepeakof the Coronavirus Crisis,even as we make plans to celebrateEaster. John 19:16b17, For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more surely, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life. On this Holy Saturday, how is God compelling you to do righteousness and justice? Remember the power of the resurrection! Consider voicing the sins you thought of, and Jesus victory over them, to someone close to you. 1 Corinthians 15:17 Read it before saying your Easter prayers, or with the whole family as you clean up from your Easter celebrations. But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead. But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared.