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The Climb to Calvary – Part VI

THE CLIMB TO CALVARY
Meditations on The Seven Last Words of Christ

The Sixth Words

“When He had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.”(John 19:30).

Dr. Earnest Campbell, the former senior pastor of Riverside Church in New York City, once observed that “popular Christianity passes from the poinsettias of Christmas to the lilies of Easter, conveniently bypassing the thorns of Good Friday.”

Sadly, I think he is right and I understand why.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: church, faith March 29, 2013 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

The Climb to Calvary – Part V

THE CLIMB TO CALVARY
Meditations on The Seven Last Words of Christ

The Fifth Words

“After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, ‘I thirst’” (John 19:28).

Of all seven cries from the cross, Jesus’ fifth statement is the shortest. Christ has now turned from the emotional and mental pain of abandonment (Mark 15:34) to the physical pain of His torture. But in doing so, He is accomplishing far more than trying to quench a physical thirst.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: church, family March 28, 2013 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

The Climb to Calvary – Part IV

THE CLIMB TO CALVARY
Meditations on The Seven Last Words of Christ

THURSDAY AM: The Fourth Words

“And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?’ which is, being interpreted, ‘My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?’” (Mark 15:34).

Jesus’ Passion on Calvary is now drawing to its sad and seemingly tragic end. The skies have been dark, despite the fact the crucifixion occurred during the day in Jerusalem.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: church, faith March 28, 2013 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

The Climb to Calvary – Part III

THE CLIMB TO CALVARY
Meditations on The Seven Last Words of Christ

WEDNESDAY: The Third Words

“When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, ‘Woman, behold thy son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother.’ And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.” (John 19:26-27).

We now learn that Jesus’ mother is witnessing her own son’s six-hour execution.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: church, faith March 27, 2013 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

The Climb to Calvary – Part II

THE CLIMB TO CALVARY
Meditations on The Seven Last Words of Christ

Tuesday: The Second Words

“And Jesus said unto him, ‘I say unto thee, Today thou shalt be with me in paradise’” (Luke 23:43).

A lot has been written about bad things happening to good people. But it is equally jarring for many in our world to reconcile, accept and embrace the truth of our faith that tells us in the end, good things can happen to “bad” people.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: church, faith March 26, 2013 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

The Climb to Calvary – Part I

In observance of Holy Week, I have decided to use this space to offer a devotional series that I have prepared and which I have entitled:

THE CLIMB TO CALVARY

Meditations on The Seven Last Words of Christ

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MONDAY: The First Words

“Then said Jesus, ‘Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.’ And they parted his raiment, and cast lots” (Luke 23:34).

In some ways, at least from a worldly perspective, these first recorded words spoken by Jesus on the cross are the most startling of all seven of His final statements captured in the Gospels.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: faith March 25, 2013 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Does this Video Make You Cry?

Have you seen this video?

Here is an eight-month old deaf baby’s reaction to his cochlear implant being activated:

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Thanks be to God!

Topics: Family and Home Tags: kids, parenting March 21, 2013 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Have You Heard About Feminist Housewives?

A fascinating article from the Daily Mail in London landed in my in-box earlier this week. Here was the headline:

Rise of the happy housewife: How a new wave of feminists are giving up their careers to stay at home because they WANT to

The article details a growing trend among women who, though raised by two working parents, have decided they want to give their own children what they didn’t enjoy as a child:

A stay-at-home mother.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: husband, marriage, parenting, wife March 20, 2013 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Three Ways to Change Your Child’s Negative Attitude

Has your child’s attitude soured recently?

According to our counselors here at Focus, a common motivation for a child’s negativity is simply to get attention. If you suspect this is your child’s goal, there are a few ways to teach him or her not to complain.

1. Don’t reward his negative behavior

When he starts to grumble, tell him you’re sorry he feels that way. Then go about your business.

2. Reinforce a positive outlook

If your child shows the slightest enthusiasm, give him a smile, praise him, and let him know how much you appreciate his upbeat attitude.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: discipline, kids, parenting March 19, 2013 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

Reflecting Back on College

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of engaging with a group of college students from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. As I shared in my previous blog post, our time together led to spirited, honest dialogue that I was told later inspired some students to have meaningful conversations about Jesus and Christianity.

That evening brought back to mind my own time in college. As I shared with the young people at UCCS, although I was a Christian during my undergrad days, I spent long stretches of time reading my text books, but not reading my Bible.

Topics: Family and Home Tags: faith March 14, 2013 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura

The Climb to Calvary – Part VI

The Climb to Calvary – Part V

The Climb to Calvary – Part IV

The Climb to Calvary – Part III

The Climb to Calvary – Part II

The Climb to Calvary – Part I

Does this Video Make You Cry?

Have You Heard About Feminist Housewives?

Three Ways to Change Your Child’s Negative Attitude

Reflecting Back on College

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