TWO-minute Devotions for Holy Week.
Another Christ-less Christmas? 5 Minute Advent Devotion
MARY Magdalene, John 20 Originally posted on thejaggedword.com It’s only a week away. Baking, wrapping, and packaging. Mailing, singing, and giving. Parties, church services, and family dinners. Frantically running, exhaustedly buying, tension and family stress is building. Everything is pointing to that final day, December 25, when we will culminate with cries of Christmas joy.… Continue reading Another Christ-less Christmas? 5 Minute Advent Devotion
Her Unbelief, His Light: 5 minute Advent Devotion
MARY, sister to Lazarus, John 11 Originally posted on thejaggedword.com An emptiness dug a pit in her stomach when she remembered the face of her brother. He had a crooked smile when he had teased her, but he always followed with a strong, loving hug. He often defended her and made sure his sisters were… Continue reading Her Unbelief, His Light: 5 minute Advent Devotion
A Common Girl’s Gift: 5 Minute Advent Devotion
MARY, Luke 1:26-38 Originally posted on thejaggedword.com Do you see that girl who sits alone over there? The young one, not especially beautiful, but not unlike any of her other friends in our tiny city called Nazareth. Mother makes her draw water in the morning; father made sure there was an upstanding Jewish boy waiting… Continue reading A Common Girl’s Gift: 5 Minute Advent Devotion
How to Scream at God
I once asked the question out loud, “Have you ever been angry at God?” and I was met with a confusion of quiet stares. On my left I saw a half nod, quickly quieted as her eyes crossed the room. On my right, solemn and serious foreheads wagged stoically, no. A few frozen faces held… Continue reading How to Scream at God
Proverbs 31: a FOUR PART series
Have you heard about the woman found in Proverbs 31? We will begin this four-part study asking the question - WHO is this woman? Other Bible Studies may tell you this is who YOU should strive to be. But here we draw our focus back to the complete and finished work of CHRIST alone, even… Continue reading Proverbs 31: a FOUR PART series
What’s Wrong with Woman’s Bible Studies?
A Bible study can have many purposes, there are many fascinating avenues to study in the Scriptures. But a study about women being good, righteous, and perfect is nonsense unless it tells the story of Jesus Christ.
New book
For any girl, identity is important. In this book, discover again this old story of a beautiful identity, a story of love and sacrifice.
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Old Testament and New point to one person – Christ.
My Daughter’s Song
Oh, my daughter, do you know what you sing? Your words come from the obedient Son who dwells in you.
Cindy Koch 