podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/1f2e658f/an-invitation-to-the-garden-easter-2026 One day turns into the next of the days before Jesus goes to the Cross. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, he walks out of Jerusalem to return to Bethany, to the home of his dear friends, Mary, Martha and Lazarus - the closest thing he has to the sanctuary of 'home'. Again, something about that moves my heart--hmmm, my Jesus needing to feel safe before, uh... Thurs

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/972ad628/the-prominent-role-of-rocks-in-jesus-mind-easter-2026 Today marks the beginning of the most important week in history; the Church popularly calls it Holy Week. The fact is, history irrevocably turned from the moment Jesus himself turned to walk down  the Mt. of Olives path, across the Kidron Valley and into Jerusalem. (pictured) Walking the same path today into the Old City only takes about 25 minutes. hmmm... Woul

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/fb1e176b/here-comes-the-king-easter-2026 Many are traveling right now - it is Spring Break for students and the airports are packed. 'Turns out, if you and I could time travel back 2000 years, we would find Jesus traveling as well. Having traveled from the Galilee, through Jericho, Jesus and his disciples are now making their way across the Mount of Olives, on their way to Jerusalem. But they are not the only ones on the ro

How did Jesus know it was time for  E   a S   t   e  R ? podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/360acdc8/what-was-jesus-thinking-because-it-matters-how-did-he-know      Spring has sprung--actually, here in North Carolina, we are toggling between summer and winter temperatures...yesterday was Summer, 85 degrees and today, Winter. 'Spring? not so much. Budding trees aren't sure what to do! The stores are already discounting Easter baskets, grasses, eggs and bunnie

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/356803b5/saying-good-bye-with-one-thing-hanging-in-the-airpaul-no-66-final-acts That’s a wrap... on Acts. Time to say Good Bye. The book concludes with Paul living in Rome at his own expense, welcoming "all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance." 1 But wait, things are hanging in the air! What about Paul? What happens next with Paul?

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/3278e64f/to-rome-with-love-no-66-acts At long last, Paul reaches the ancient city of Rome. What a long, strange trip it's been! At times, Paul must have wondered if he would ever set foot in Rome, but in the midst of the storm on his way to the city of his dreams, the Lord sent an angel to stand beside him, who said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. . . ’ 1 God assured Paul he would indeed go to Rome,

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2713d445/stop-looking-at-the-clock-no-65-acts Every once in a while, you just want to know that God sees you, that he is with you, and frankly, that he has heard your prayers and is at work - especially in the tough times. For that reason, I was drawn back again to the first several verses of Acts 28, where we pictured Paul coming on shore at Malta, his ship having broken to pieces. [Remember the ship-wrecked crew from Gill

What's the deal with the snakes? Though I haven't lived in a surf town for five years now, I suppose it is in my blood. Before moving to beautiful San Clemente 1  in the year 2000, I knew little about the sport of surfing or the passion it evokes. Like many things, it is more than the equipment or the technique; though both are critical for success, it is a whole lifestyle... a mentality. When not carrying their boards out to catch a wave, surfers may ride a skateboard to get

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/251c75f4/theres-a-storm-quick-take-the-wheel-no-63-acts The phone rang, and what had been a peaceful night watching college basketball suddenly shifted . . . not peaceful at all. And you? You looked up your results on your patient portal, and there was a note saying, 'please call the doctor's office to discuss next steps. . . urgent.' The HR manager buzzed your extension and asked you to meet her in her office. Once you hea