And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46 I think I can understand the words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” as they are written by David in the twenty-second Psalm; but the same words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” when uttered by Jesus on the...
Darkest Night records the last week of Jesus’s life, from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to the sealing of his body in the tomb. It includes the story of the darkest night in history—the night of Jesus’s death and burial. On Easter morning, it’s time to flip the book to Brightest Day. Brightest Day records the story of Jesus’s resurrection and the fifty days that followed...
4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”7 He said...
Anyone who has regular interaction with teenagers can tell you that there has been an increase in the number of students struggling with mental health issues in recent years. An uptick in bullying, violence in schools, and social media pressures have only added to the stress, anxiety, and depression they feel. How can parents, churches, and youth leaders help? Married coauthors Monica Kim, a...
It’s time for our annual Easter giveaway! We have joined up with some of our friends to create a fantastic prize package for the entire family! Enter between March 19-25, 2026 to win this great package: New Growth Press Who Is God? by Kate Hox Big Thoughts for Tiny Tots by Jared Kennedy What Depth of Love by Charles Spurgeon, edited by Geoff Chang You Are Satisfied by Joanna...
