I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty happy I wasn’t Simon of Cyrene… Or was what appears to be such a burden actually a … blessing?
Lenten Devotionals: No Passerby
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Lenten Devotions: Son of the Father
"But they all cried out together, 'Away with this Man, and release to us Barabbas'—a man who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection started in the city and for murder. They kept shouting, 'Crucify, crucify Him!' A third time he said to them, 'Why? What evil...
Lenten Devotionals: The King of the Jews
"And as soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council. And they bound Jesus and led Him away and delivered Him over to Pilate. And Pilate asked Him, 'Are You the King of the Jews?' And He answered him,...
Lenten Devotionals: Tell Me Who!
"And some began to spit on Him and to cover His face and to strike Him, saying to Him, 'Prophesy!' And the guards received Him with blows." (Mark 14:65 ESV)It sounds a bit weird. Why were people saying, "Prophesy!" to Jesus when they were hitting Him? If we look at...
Lenten Devotions: Longing
And when the hour came, He reclined at table, and the apostles with Him. And He said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God." (Luke 22:14-16 ESV)...
The Conscience, Part 6: A Sacrifice for Conscience
"But suppose someone tells you, 'This meat was offered to an idol.' Don’t eat it, out of consideration for the conscience of the one who told you. It might not be a matter of conscience for you, but it is for the other person.) For why should my freedom be limited by...
Through It All
"Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the Gospel of God, and saying, 'The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the Gospel." Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew the brother of...
His Holy Name
"I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your Name for Your steadfast love and Your faithfulness, for You have exalted above all things Your Name and Your Word. On the day I called, You answered me; my strength of soul You increased." (Psalm 138:2-3...
The Manger
"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared unto them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were sore afraid. But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring...
O Christmas Tree: Lessons From the First Christmas, Part 3
Throughout the month of December, the Nugget will be featuring articles focused on important lessons in our Spiritual walk that we can learn from Christmas. This 11 part series features several different authors, but the focus is the same: How can the celebration of...