Morning Briefings

It’s not supposed to go like this. podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/237fc3ed/when-life-catches-you-by-surpriseugh New flash: I am not in control, but friend, neither are you. Indeed, I was not very old when I began to realize that things do not always go as planned . . . as a matter of fact, things sometimes go wrong. Suddenly, playing the hand we are dealt becomes the hand we must play, though it is so very different than expected. While I'm currently in

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/f07b6907/seize-this-unique-moment Most people pray. But asked about whether they set time apart to focus on prayer--speaking and listening to God--those same people admit they intend to, but. . . . . . if totally honest, they get bored by their prayers, and they are pretty sure God is bored too . . . they are not sure their prayers really go anywhere or make any difference We cannot look at Christ's life and miss the premiu

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/b96ce0e8/when-you-hear-your-name-on-his-lips-imagine There is great value in considering how things look through another's eyes - perspective. Imagine seeing through this woman's eyes - she, who has gotten a 'bad rap' in many ways. Mary Magdalene. Imagine what Sunday morning was like for her. O, it is a familiar scene in most of our minds… a woman approaching the rough-hewn cavelike tomb very early in the morning, while

So much to say on this miraculous occurrence. podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/29073b10/the-resurrection-changed-human-history-forever-easter-2026 Can you imagine what it was like to have been the disciples that week so long ago? Emotional and draining, then despairing at Jesus' arrest, crucifixion and burial. . . Think of how scared they were as they realized what this would mean for them. And then, just like that, on the third day, their lives were fill

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/29e71bc5/good-how-can-anyone-call-this-good-friday-easter-2026 Some of you know what Good Friday observance you will attend - and yes, in some parts of the world, you have already attended. On the other hand, some who are reading are unsure of what really went down on this day in history ... if anything went down, and what difference it could possibly make today. And for the love, why in the world would anyone call this "G

PODCAST: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/277d54e4/behold-him-an-innocent-man-charged-for-us-easter-2026 In case you had not picked up on it, I am so incredibly moved by this day - Thursday; I call it sacred Thursday. So much happened in the life of our Lord and his disciples; by the way, have you ever considered how the Father's heart must have ached? Huh, we get so worked up when we hear of an innocent person wrongly charged and worse, wrongly prosecuted, don't

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/39d48bb6/take-a-seat-at-the-table-lean-in-easter-2026 It is Passover, beginning today. As Jesus has arrived, Jerusalem is full to overflowing with people … yet he and his disciples have managed to find a room to share the sacred meal together that Thursday evening. Little did the disciples know that this would be their last meal with the Lord before he is crucified. As though you and I were one of them, let’s follow the di

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