Lynn Lilja

What’s Jonah Got to do with Easter?

A fascinating Bible story is found in the book of Jonah. The proud prophet, Jonah ran in the opposite direction than God sent him. His humbling redirection came from inside a huge fish. (See Jonah chapters 1 and 2.) Jesus’ words in the New Testament help us see that the miracle of Jonah being savedContinue reading “What’s Jonah Got to do with Easter?”

God is Our Refuge

Psalm 91:1-3 “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust Him.” As I drove my son back to college, the snow onContinue reading “God is Our Refuge”

Ready for Resurrection Sunday

Since reading “The Cross Centered Life” by C. J. Mahaney in January, I feel God leading me to experience Resurrection Sunday with deeper devotion. Today Steve and I talked about attending church’s Good Friday service. I downloaded and plan to read “The Discipline of Grace” by Jerry Bridges during this season, a book that MahaneyContinue reading “Ready for Resurrection Sunday”