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Heading Home: Walking with Jesus to the Cross — Holy Tuesday

April 11, 2017 By Diana Leave a Comment

John 12:20-36 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip … Read more...

Waking Mathilda — A Book Review and A Heartfelt Recommendation

April 10, 2017 By Diana 3 Comments

There are lots of stories waiting to be told in this world. Some of them are interesting, good to read, mildly educational, even helpful. Others are lightweight, distracting, bring a wry smile or a … Read more...

Heading Home: Walking with Jesus to the Cross — Holy Monday

April 10, 2017 By Diana 2 Comments

John 12:1-11 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those … Read more...

Heading Home: Walking with Jesus to Calvary: Palm Sunday

April 9, 2017 By Diana 1 Comment

The Liturgy of the Palms Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever! Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures … Read more...

Heading Home: Walking with Jesus to the Cross — Day Thirty-Nine

April 8, 2017 By Diana 2 Comments

Lamentations 3:55-66 I called on your name, O Lord, from the depths of the pit; you heard my plea, “Do not close your ear to my cry for help, but give me relief!” You came near when I called on … Read more...

Parsing It Out: Sacrifice or Duty? SheLoves

April 8, 2017 By Diana Leave a Comment

It's time to write for SheLoves once again, and the theme this month is "Willing Sacrifice." This one gets pretty personal and you can finish it by clicking on the link. My beautiful mama, … Read more...

Heading Home: Walking with Jesus to the Cross — Day Thirty-Eight

April 7, 2017 By Diana 2 Comments

Philippians 1:21-30 For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. I am hard pressed between the … Read more...

Heading Home: Walking with Jesus to the Cross — Day Thirty-Seven

April 6, 2017 By Diana 3 Comments

Philippians 1:1-11 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and … Read more...

Heading Home: Walking with Jesus to the Cross — Day Thirty-Six

April 5, 2017 By Diana 5 Comments

Matthew 22:23-33 The same day some Sadducees came to him, saying there is no resurrection; and they asked him a question, saying, “Teacher, Moses said, ‘If a man dies childless, his brother shall … Read more...