Author: Helen Redfern
That final week: BURIED
Dealing with grief and loss Most people grieve when they lose something or someone important to them. The way grief affects you depends on lots of things, including what kind of loss you have...
That final week: CRUCIFIED
I can remember exactly how my grandad looked the last time I saw him. I can remember that the doctor who told me that my mum had just died was wearing a tie that...
That final week: JUDGED
The Guards Mock Jesus The guards who arrested Jesus took their opportunity to test and judge Jesus. Just who do you think you are? Come on, give us some proof! The men who were...
That final week: DENIED
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.” But Peter declared, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown...
That final week: ARRESTED
There are many things that happen that are outside of our control. Awful, awful things. Betrayal and disaster and illness and suffering and bereavement and displacement and persecution and prejudice – pain and heartbreak...
That final week: Gethsemane
My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me. Matthew 26:38 Jesus is praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. Sorrow is not a word we...
That final week: Jesus prays for us to be one
Jesus Prays to Be Glorified Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. John 17:1 Glorify: acknowledge and reveal the majesty and splendour of God by one’s actions. Reveal...
That final week: together, we can do this
All this I have told you so that you will not fall away. John 16:1 There are tough times in store for Jesus’ followers. They will be challenged and threatened for following Jesus. Their...
That final week: a lot of love (and expect some hate)
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 A branch can...
