‘With Me in Paradise’: Teaching Jesus’ Words from the Cross to Teenagers
The only thing to this man’s credit was that he understood who was next to him and sought Jesus’ forgiveness.
When we show teenagers this final cry of Jesus, they better understand his righteousness, are comforted in their own weakness, and are encouraged to mature in faith.
The only thing to this man’s credit was that he understood who was next to him and sought Jesus’ forgiveness.
What I thought was surely dead, God resurrected. He humbled me to see that he works best with misfits and dead-end streets.
We are saved not by our own good works, but by trusting in the work of Christ in his life. Still, Jesus has commended the practice of fasting.
Fasting and feasting are less about our diet, food, and health and more about opportunities to remember the one who fasted for us and prepares a feast for us.
In an effort to help us prepare our hearts and turn our eyes to the cross, we asked Rooted writers to recommend some of their favorite resources.
Preparing our families for Holy Week and Easter can take many forms, and we asked Rooted writers to share some of their favorites with you.