I first wrote these prayers for Holy Week in 2021. Since then, I’ve undergone many major life changes. Surgery for my Crohn’s. A new job in corporate America. And best of all, a son, who is now 19 months old. Life just keeps getting busier, but I still relish all of Lent, and Holy Week especially, as a time to slow down and strengthen my relationship with God. I love Holy Week, from the joy of Palm Sunday to the…Continue Reading
What is Holy Week? A Brief Overview
In Christian tradition, Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and goes through Easter Sunday, also known as Resurrection Sunday. This is a reverent time for Christians to contemplate the life, death, and resurrection of our savior, Jesus Christ. Looking to learn more about the Lenten season? Check out these other posts! Scripture Readings for Holy Week These scripture readings come from the Revised Common Lectionary. A lectionary is a list of scripture readings assigned to each day of worship during…Continue Reading
Christ-Centered Easter Basket Ideas
Easter is coming early in 2021, with most Christians celebrating on Sunday, April 4th. (Orthodox Easter is May 2nd this year). While Easter baskets are a fun secular tradition adopted by many Christian families, you can still put together a Christ-centered Easter basket. Only a few Easter basket gifts from my childhood stand out to me as an adult. When I was 9, my family hosted friends (a mother and her daughter) over Easter weekend. The mother added a few…Continue Reading
31 Days of Powerful Prayer for Leaders
Prayer is an incredibly powerful tool for Christians. It’s an opportunity to speak honestly with God. While personal prayer will often be about your own life, we should also pray for others, and not just our loved ones. Leaders need the collective prayers of Christians. And 1 Timothy 2: 1-4 pretty clearly outlines our Christian duty to pray for leaders! If you’re not sure where to start, that’s okay. Praying for leaders doesn’t need to be a difficult task, or…Continue Reading