Posts by Gloria Stewart

Posts by Gloria Stewart

Thankful for Scars

As Easter approaches, we face a very different Sunday, due to the coronavirus. Even though we are unable to gather and worship this Easter, let’s remember Jesus’ scars as we watch Lakeside’s Easter service together with our families from our homes. The coronavirus can’t stop us from worshiping and rejoicing in our Risen Savior Jesus Christ. May we focus on the extreme sacrifice Jesus made for us, visualize His scars, celebrate His joyous Resurrection, and cherish the promise of hope…

Walking through Grief with God

“Now when Mary came to where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” When Jesus saw her weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. And he said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.” Jesus wept. So the Jews said, “See how he loved him!”” (John 11:32-36 ESV) I was in my…