4023 Find Hope in the Empty Tomb
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Easter is the heart of the Christian faith—a powerful reminder that death does not have the final word. It is a celebration of Jesus Christ rising from the dead, a victory over sin and fear, a promise that new life is available to all who believe. Find hope in the empty tomb. The story of Easter morning is etched in the Gospels with profound awe and hope, especially in the experience of Mary Magdalene and the other Mary who came to Jesus’ tomb just as dawn was breaking. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . The Scriptures tell us in Matthew...
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4022 Rediscover The Love You Once Had
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Marriage can be comfortable—it can feel like a safe harbor in a chaotic world. But comfort is a double-edged sword. When we become complacent, assuming that our marriage will somehow maintain its course without active effort, we’re setting ourselves up for trouble. It’s not that love fades overnight, but it does become something we stop tending to, something we take for granted. And when we neglect love, it’s not missing suddenly—it’s slowly slipping away. So why not refresh your marriage and rediscover the love you once had? The truth is, no matter how strong or stable you believe...
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4021 Stay On Track
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Defeat is often felt in the stillness of the storms — those quiet moments when exhaustion weighs heavy, and worries swirl about whether we’re truly meeting our children’s needs. Parenting is overwhelming. From sleepless nights to unexpected meltdowns to the endless what-comes-next questions, the journey demands more than just energy; it demands heart. Regardless of the stage our kids are in, staying on track is not optional; it’s required. When weariness and fear try to convince you to run or hide, remember this: you are doing the best you can. Desire to be supported and...
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4020 All Things Are Made New
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Who doesn’t need a little pick-me-up in the middle of the week? A moment, a breath when the weight feels lighter, and the horizon looks a little bit brighter? We all carry burdens that stretch us beyond what feels bearable. But God carries whatever we cannot carry. And in His hands, all things are made new. This week, as we continue to walk through the sacred days of Holy Week, there’s a special invitation to dig deeper—beyond routine, beyond the surface—to what God truly desires for our hearts and lives. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the...
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4019 The BOGO Trap
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You’ve seen it a thousand times: Buy One Get One free. The offer pops off the shelf, your eye catches the deal, and suddenly, your cart is fuller than intended. But lots of these “deals” aren’t deals at all. They lure you with the promise of abundance, but the truth is, you might not even need what you’re buying, or worse, you might get stuck with what clutters your life or pulls you off course; it's the BOGO trap. In life, “buying into” anything like ideas, habits, and shortcuts, without pause, can lead you to a path that feels good for a moment but steals long-term value. And...
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4018 Choose Hope When the World Feels Restless
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Chaos and busyness have become the backdrop to our daily lives. The constant rush, the noise, all the things; it all piles up until it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. But just because the world around us is untamed and crazy, doesn’t mean we have to live like that inside. Choose hope when the world feels restless. You know that when you choose hope, it is an act of rebellion against the chaos. It’s deciding that worry won’t write the script of your story. It’s a deliberate pause, a deep breath, a quiet moment to remind yourself that panic is not the answer. Desire to be...
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4017 The Moment Everything Changed
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Ever had a moment when the everyday noise around you fades away, and suddenly you realize there’s a deeper question lurking beneath all the surface chatter and chaos? Not about the usual daily choices, but something that cuts to the core of who you are, where you are going, and who you are becoming. Those moments don’t come often, but when they do, they shake everything up and force you to reckon with what really matters. It’s in those rare instances that the story of your life can take a sharp turn—if you’re willing to face what’s really going on beneath the surface, the moment...
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4016 A Love So Real
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Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week—a sacred time to prepare our hearts for the incredible journey Jesus willingly took for us. It’s easy to get caught up in the rituals and events, but if we stop there, we miss what truly matters: a love so real it changed everything. As Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the crowd shouted, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Matthew 21:9). Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . This was no ordinary arrival; it was the fulfillment of prophecy, a humble King...
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4015 Go with the Flow
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Marriage is a wild ride; no matter how many years you’ve been in it, you’re always learning something new. Just when you think you’ve got your spouse all figured out, life throws a curveball like a change in circumstances, mood, or priorities. The automatic reaction might be to resist, argue, or complain, but real strength lies in learning how to go with the flow. Easier said than done, right? Marriage: the joining of two very different people, each with their own views on how life should go—that’s a recipe for some tension. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded...
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4014 More to Life than Screen Time
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Kids glued to screens more than they engage in real conversations is a crisis disguised as convenience. With the rise of technology, including computers and phones, the natural order has been flipped upside down, leaving a generation increasingly ill-equipped to navigate the human connections that truly matter. There's more to life than screen time. This isn’t just a gripe about kids and screens; it’s about the quality and depth of human connection they’re missing out on. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . When children spend hours...
info_outlineEaster is the heart of the Christian faith—a powerful reminder that death does not have the final word. It is a celebration of Jesus Christ rising from the dead, a victory over sin and fear, a promise that new life is available to all who believe. Find hope in the empty tomb.
The story of Easter morning is etched in the Gospels with profound awe and hope, especially in the experience of Mary Magdalene and the other Mary who came to Jesus’ tomb just as dawn was breaking.
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The Scriptures tell us in Matthew 28:1-7 (NIV):
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”
Imagine the shock and wonder in their hearts. They came expecting to mourn and care for a lifeless body, but found the tomb empty. They faced a choice: to linger in fear or step into faith.
As they hurried back to share the news with the disciples, Scripture says:
8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” (Matthew 28:8-10 NIV)
Jesus met them in the midst of their confusion and fear—not with condemnation or silence, but with life and a command to go forth boldly. He was alive. They were not forgotten. The resurrection was a living hope, moving us forward; hope in motion.
The K.I.S.S. ~ Find hope in the empty tomb!
Too often, when we feel God’s presence absent, it might be because we are the ones retreating—hiding in fear, doubt, or pain. Yet, God’s presence never wavers. He is nearer than we realize. The problem is not with Him; it is with us withdrawing. But Easter reminds us:
“Behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:20b NKJV)
If you feel like you’re walking through a dark valley today, remember you are not alone. Jesus overcame death so that fear loses its grip. He calls you beyond the tomb of despair into resurrection life.
He is risen. He is risen indeed.
This truth changes everything—fear becomes courage, sorrow becomes joy, and hopelessness becomes promise. Easter is not just a historical event; it is the ongoing story of God’s unwavering presence with you now.
So hold fast to this hope. Wherever you are, whatever you’re facing, Jesus is near. Don’t hide—step into the light of His resurrection.
There is no fear because God is always close, always powerful, always alive.
He is risen. He is risen indeed.
"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"
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