Things are better…

I had been crying all day yesterday, reading in Proverbs where they are talking about that lying is an abomination to the Lord.  Man, talk about getting another kick in the butt.  When Brian got home from work, we decided to just move forward with our lives.  I was so happy with that.  So everything is good and I can say that I won’t ever do that again.  I still don’t know why I did it in the first place.

Tonight at group we are going to be doing our timelines.  I have been working on mine this morning trying to remember new things that have gone on to update my timeline.  I know that this will either really bother everyone, or they will all be fine with it.  It is definitely a 50/50 shot.  I’m really praying that everyone will be very open with this.  I know there are a couple of people that can’t make it tonight, and I wish they could, but I completely understand why they aren’t.  I’m kind of thinking tonight might not be a good day to do it since it is the day before Easter, but I guess we will see when we get there.   God will lead us in what we will be doing.

If the cross—willingly suffering at the hands of the powers—is such a central message to the Gospels, the church will need to reconsider its political worldview. the cross wasn’t a politically triumphant “reclaiming Israel for God” or a prideful assertion of Israel’s privilege in the world. Rather the cross is the sign of God’s humble way in the world; instead of ruling the world through a sword, God would wash its feet with a towel. The crucifixion story is not only about Jesus’ suffering love. The biblical story carries us from believing in Jesus to imitating him. We join him in his way of the cross ( 2 Corinthians 2:14-16).

“Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”  Ephesians 6:10-11

Happy Easter everyone and remember to keep pressing into Jesus!!!  Love, love!!!  XOXOXO