Daily Devotional from Pastor Mary 05-08-26
Sometimes the Word of the Lord causes us to pause because our natural minds cannot wrap around the message and the greater purpose of it
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Sometimes the Word of the Lord causes us to pause because our natural minds cannot wrap around the message and the greater purpose of it
Sometimes, as we face life’s challenges and God seems silent, we are tempted to take matters into our own hands—to act in our own strength rather than wait on His. Yet Jesus reminds us that we can only bear fruit when we remain connected to Him (John 15:5). There is
Yesterday, we were reminded of the necessity of remaining connected to Jesus—the Truth. Apart from Him, we become vulnerable to deception, misunderstanding both the nature of God and the ways of His Kingdom. Judas walked with Jesus, yet never truly received Him. He witnessed Truth but did not absorb it.
The Bible teaches us that Truth is a Person—Jesus—incapable of lying and unchanging in His nature (Hebrews 13:8). He is the Living Word, full of grace and truth (John 1:14). To know Him is to know Truth, and to abide in Him is to be set free from the power
As someone who loves beautiful fragrances, I find joy in the aroma of good food and freshly baked goods. I delight in nature walks, breathing in the scent of trees, flowers, and even fresh-cut grass. Fragrance is a gift—perceived through our olfactory system—and throughout history, aromatherapy and essential oils have
As we continue our journey to the cross, we must not look away too quickly. The suffering of Jesus was not symbolic—it was real, brutal, and intentional. The scourging tore His flesh. The crown of thorns pierced His brow. The mocking voices, the spitting, the blows—all of it reveals the
As we continue our journey to Jerusalem and the cross of Christ, Scripture reveals a city overflowing with worshipers. During the Feast of Unleavened Bread, thousands upon thousands gathered to honor God, bringing sacrifices to the temple—the very place where heaven and earth were meant to meet. For many, these