Your name was written on His palm

Did you know, while our King was on the cross,

Your face was in his eyes,

Your life was in his mind,

Your sin was on his back,

Love of you, was in his heart,

for beloved, your name was written on his palm.

Before the girls head out on Friday morning, I will stamp thier hands in red and write thier names across thier palm, that they will remember Christ's death was not a generic salvation plan for all - it was for them. May you too remember that Christ died for you - specifically, wonderfully for you. You are his beloved.

Holy Week Devotions

I have posted the daily family devotions for Holy Week (Monday-Sunday) up on my website. I hope they are a blessing to your family as you walk through this week of remembering Christ's sacrifice for us.
I am looking at my week ahead and looking for ways to make it quieter. As a family we will say no to a number of things this week; playdates, workouts, errands, and TV time are going to be set aside this week. In its place we're going to attend a family Maundy Thursday service, do our daily devotions and spend some more time together as a family.
I wish your family a wonderful week.

Week 6 Family Devotion

It is hard to believe that Easter is almost here. Palm Sunday is my favorite church service of the year. This year both girls are singing in the service, which will make it extra special. There is something about remembering Jesus' arrival. This one last truimphant welcome he recieved before such a dark week. This year both girls are singing in service, which will make it extra special for Pete and I. (of course that is if we don't get socked with the big blizzard they are predicting for this weekend). Next week I will be posting daily devotions for your family starting on Monday.


Week 6: Life through the Son

Introduction: Last week we looked at Jesus’ teachings about our relationships with other people, but what about our relationship with God? What did Jesus teach us about that? This week we will look at two readings about how to have an eternal relationship with God.

Readings: John 5: 24 (Discuss question 1 before the second reading)
John 14: 1-7


Discussion Questions:
1. Reread verse 24. There are a lot of big things in this one small verse. Talk as a family about what it means to: hear Jesus’ word and believe, have eternal life, to not be condemned, and cross over from death to life.
2. John 14: 1-7 is one of Jesus’ last teachings before he was arrested, tried and crucified. He had been telling the disciples that he would be leaving them soon. They were scared, sad and confused. They did not understand where he was going but they knew that they did not want to be separated from him. Thomas asks two questions, “where are you going Jesus?” and “how can we get there?” Answer Thomas questions.
3. In today’s second reading Jesus says, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? Have you come to God through His son and gained eternal life? Take some time tonight to discuss with each family member where they stand on these important questions. For those accepting Jesus Christ for the first time see the following section and prayer. For those who have previously accepted Jesus, take time to recommit your life to Him.

Prayer: Close your devotional time in prayer. For example:
Dear Heavenly Father,We thank you for this time together to learn about your son Jesus Christ. Thank you for sending him to die for our sins. We thank and praise you Lord for the gift of eternal life through your Jesus. In his name we pray, amen.

And March's winner is...

Do you hear a little drumroll in your head? ..... The winner is Meredith. Congrats. Meredith is my bloggy friend, who I really need to get my act together and drive down south and meet her for coffee one of these days. She is a gifted writer, very creative mom and a great sister in the Lord, so if you don't read her blog - go check it out.