To some, the name given to Holy Thursday, Maundy Thursday, is an odd name. It is odd… What does it have to do with Jesus? Well, turns out that maundy comes from the Latin mandatum, where we get the word “mandate”, a word that’s more familiar to us. Especially as is familiar to rules or laws. The mandate, or rule, actually, “command”, is Jesus’ command that His followers love one another
They needed to find and arrest him, and their evil ploy was carried forward by Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus’ In the Western world, this day is sometimes called Spy Wednesday because of the betrayal of Judas.
It seems that by the Gospel accounts, that on Tuesday, Jesus continued to teach parables in the temple. The parable of the tenants in particular (Matthew 21:33-44) depicts a dramatic reflection of Jesus’ eventual sacrifice
Pastor Larry Enriquez Devotional on the second day of Holy Week – Holy Monday. Jesus entering the temple
Each and everyone of us will die…… some of us will be tortured, I am speaking internationally at the moment. For us Christians in the west, our cross to bear will be the experience of the uncomfortable situation of not being popular with our friends and peers. Chances are, you will not be nominated as prom King or Queen. One day it will change I promise, for now, it’s just uncomfortable.
During a recent conversation, my mind was triggered to share a deeper look into our salvation through the work of Jesus Christ on the cross. As believers and followers of our Lord, we are thankful to be among the saints and that our eternal destination is secure. The gift of the Holy Spirit is ours immediately upon our confession in Jesus and that the presence of the Holy Spirit within us becomes a seal, a guarantee, indicating to whom we belong and its everlasting nature. (Eph 1:13-14)
February is known as the month of love, but for Christians, love goes deeper than cards and candy. In this heartfelt reflection, Pastor Jason challenges us to move beyond consumer-style affection and embrace the selfless, Christ-like love that serves others.
In this reflective New Year’s devotional featuring Calvin and Hobbes, Pastor Jason uses humor and biblical truth to explore resolutions, identity in Christ, and the hope of transformation found in 2 Corinthians 5:17. Embrace change, reflect on the past, and step into the new creation God has called you to be.
In the season of Advent, we celebrate Christ’s humility and are invited to live with His mindset—putting others first, giving thanks, and finding joy even in our struggles.
ventually lead to, one thing was certain to me: How thankful I was that I did not live during those times or under that regime. This particular account helped me see my circumstances in a brighter light, summoned a wind within my mind that blew the somber Eeyore rain clouds away, and allowed me to rest my thoughts on the beloved where they belong.
When we find ourselves grumbling and our outlook bleak, we struggle to remember the examples that help us move from that place of complaining and wallowing to that of praise and thanksgiving. Like the historian who studies the writings of the secular accounts of the past, the Christian turns to the scriptures as the primary
