Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathFebruary 27, 2026  Written by: Charity GoodwinThe RepairerScripture: Colossians 2:13–15; Matthew 5:23–2413 When you were dead because of the things you had done wrong and because your body wasn’t circumcised, God made you alive with Christ and forgave all the things you had done wrong. 14 He destroyed the record of the debt we owed, with its requirements that w...  Read More

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathFebruary 26, 2026 Written by: Charity GoodwinConfession Without Self-HatredScripture: 1 John 1:8–9; Psalm 51:10–128 If we claim, “We don’t have any sin,” we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from everything we’ve done wrong. - 1 John 1:8-910 Create a clean he...  Read More

Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathFebruary 25, 2026 Written by: Charity GoodwinWorthy of BelongingScripture: Romans 8:1 So now there isn’t any condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. 3 God has done what was impossible for the Law, since it was weak because of selfishness. God condemned sin in...  Read More

Lent 2026 DevotionalCore | Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathFebruary 24, 2026 Written by: Charity GoodwinThe God Who Doesn’t Look AwayScripture: Romans 5:6 While we were still weak, at the right moment, Christ died for ungodly people. 7 It isn’t often that someone will die for a righteous person, though maybe someone might dare to die for a good person.8 But God shows his love for us, because...  Read More

Lent 2026 DevotionalCore | Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathFebruary 23, 2026 Written by: Charity GoodwinThe Cross: Sin and NearnessScripture: Isaiah 53:4–6; 2 Corinthians 5:214 It was certainly our sickness that he carried,    and our sufferings that he bore,    but we thought him afflicted,    struck down by God and tormented.5 He was pierced because of our rebellions    and crushed because ...  Read More

Lent 2026 DevotionalCore | Exploring the Meaning of Jesus’ DeathFebruary 22, 2026 Written by: Charity GoodwinWhat We Mean by “Penal Substitution”Scripture: Romans 3:23 All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory, 24 but all are treated as righteous freely by his grace because of a ransom that was paid by Christ Jesus. 25 Through his faithfulness, God displayed Jesus as the place of sacrifice whe...  Read More