Cherished and Blessed: April 2019

Monday, April 15, 2019

Easter

What Is Easter?

Easter is the most important Christian holiday, surpassing even Christmas. As a celebration of the day Jesus rose from the dead, Easter symbolizes forgiveness, rebirth, and God’s saving power. Christians view the day as a victory over sin, death, and all destructive forces in people’s lives.

Good Friday

What Is Good Friday?

Christians observe Good Friday (for English-speaking Eastern Orthodox Christians, “Great and Holy Friday”) as the day Jesus was crucified and died. It is the most somber day on the Christian calendar. On Good Friday, some Christians abstain from meat or refrain from food altogether. They may also attend special church services that might include readings from the gospel stories of Jesus' Passion, Jesus' last words, and other Bible passages.

Maundy Thursday

What Is Holy Thursday?

On Holy Thursday (also called Maundy Thursday), Christians commemorate the Last Supper—a Passover meal that Jesus shared with his disciples the night before his death. During the meal, Jesus broke bread and offered his followers wine, saying “This is my body, given up for you.” Many Christians consider this event to have been the institution of the Eucharist, which is a sacrament in some denominations.

Holy Week 2019

It is Holy Week this week. What is Holy Week? For some Christians, the week preceding Easter is known as Holy Week. It begins on Palm Sunday and is traditionally a week of somber reflection on the events preceding Jesus’ death: his triumphant entry into Jerusalem; his betrayal by Judas; his Last Supper with his twelve apostles; his arrest, crucifixion and death; and his burial in a tomb. It is also the last week of Lent.

https://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/christianity/2007/03/faq-christian-holidays-during-holy-week.aspx#holyweek

Friday, April 12, 2019

Best Devotionals I Have Found

Here is a list of some of the best devotionals that I have been using and/or will use in the future.

God Hears Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women
Find Rest: A Women's Devotional For Lasting Peace In A Busy Life
Embraced: 100 Devotions to Know God Is Holding You Close
Trusting God Day by Day: 365 Daily Devotions
Each Day a Gift: A Gratitude Devotional for Women: 90 Devotions to Make a Habit of Praise and Thanks
Praying God's Word Day by Day
Believing God Day by Day: Growing Your Faith All Year Long
Hearts on Fire: A Year of Daily Devotionals to Ignite Your Heart for Jesus
Looking Up Devotional Journal: Trusting God with Your Every Need
Satisfied: A 90-Day Spiritual Journey Toward Food Freedom