That is the Easter message: Our circumstances do not control our lives. Because Jesus lives, we find eternal hope in His abiding presence!

I think of the cup filled with tears, filled with sorrow. I think of Jesus begging His Father to take it, “yet not My will but Yours be done,” and then, of the water which will flow in the last days from the temple in Jerusalem.

On His last day with His disciples, Jesus’ heart for them – and His heart for us – is that we would know, if we walk in the path of His costly love at the cross, we will never walk alone. 

As we celebrate Palm Sunday, it is no secret that we are all feeling a juxtaposition of emotions. I find hope in how Jesus made space for His emotions. I find space for deep belly filled laughs and soul crushing wails, knowing Jesus himself, on some of the most grueling of days, made space to feel. 

This exclusive series of devotions by Canadian guest authors explores how to draw strength from the Word, find solace in prayer, and cultivate a resilient hope that mirrors what Christ found in the darkest hours of the Cross.

Mary’s anguish must have been unbearable, knowing that her son had to die for the sins of the world. Outliving our children is every parent’s worst nightmare.

Jesus’ last words on the Cross model for us a godly example amidst his excruciating physical pain and loneliness. His last words included a deep cry…

Two disciples of Jesus in whom all hope had been extinguished were walking into an uncertain and unknown future…their hopes were dashed…

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent: a season of rest, reflection, repentance, reconciliation, and restoration. It is a time to slow down from our fast-paced lifestyle and find hope and healing in Christ in the midst of our own brokenness.