by Steven Baines | Mar 5, 2020 | News
Thursday, March 5 While reading this scripture, I wondered why Nicodemus had come to Jesus. What was on his mind? It seemed to me that he had come with a purpose but had become distracted by Jesus’ talk of “being born from above.” And why did Nicodemus come “by...
by Steven Baines | Mar 4, 2020 | News
Wednesday, March 4 To paraphrase Jesus, he said, I know it’s a new concept to you – it’s hard to grasp perhaps – but it’s like the wind, we don’t understand where it originates, or where it’s going. In other words, we see the effect but not the cause – that’s...
by Steven Baines | Mar 3, 2020 | News
Tuesday, March 3 Nicodemus’ silent night visit to Jesus could have been interpreted as an evil visit or to have a private meeting not to be seen. Nicodemus was a “ruler of the Jews,” and a member of the Sanhedrin (also known as the Council). Jesus was an unknown...
by Steven Baines | Mar 2, 2020 | News
Monday, March 2 – John 3:1-17 God sacrifices His Son for our salvation and our everlasting life! Wow! I hesitated to select this passage for a meditation because it encapsulates so much of the Christian message in just a few phrases – phrases that have...
by Steven Baines | Mar 1, 2020 | News
Sunday, March 1 Editor’s Note: Sundays during Lent are known as “little Easters” when believers in the risen Christ join for prayer and worship. Today, we pause in preparation for our worship to God through a Lenten hymn or prayer. May these songs and prayers prepare...
