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ANOTHER FRIDAY

4/6/2012

 
 Friday…the end of a work week for many.  It usually marks the beginning of a pleasure-filled week-end or a time to invest in a favorite (or not-so-favorite) project .  Whatever the case, Fridays mark an end and a beginning.

Fridays are nearly a national holiday.  Opportunities for our TGIF offers can be seen everywhere in an effort to lighten up our weekend.  Friday after Friday people make their way to places where friends gather and happiness is felt… at least that is the goal. 

Many families have Friday family night.  It is a time to be together doing something they enjoy.  Whether bonding in an activity or visiting over a homemade dinner it is an opportunity to celebrate one another. 

Friday’s often bring sporting events whether it be our athlete or taking in another competition.  During basketball season we have 3 or 4 months of Friday games that test our team’s strength and bring clarity to what the rest of the season holds.

Then there was that other Friday…the one we remember today.  The one that brings clarity to Christ's purpose and the one most celebrated.  It happened more that 2000 years ago and we call it “Good Friday”.  It is the time we take pause to reflect on the day our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ - the only Son of God – was cruelly nailed to a cross for the sins of this world.  That Friday included taunting shouts of disdain…

Bystanders shouted: “Come down from the cross if you are the Son of God!”

Religious leaders insisted: “He saved others but he can’t save himself.”

Soldiers jeered: “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.”

Good Friday is the mirror held up by Jesus...it turns us to that cross and to his eyes and we hear these words,"Father forgive them for they know not what they do".
Robert G. Trache

Today we whisper grateful prayers of thankfulness for that Friday. For it was this sacrificial event that paid the way for a personal relationship with our Creator.  Now we can unswervingly say along with those who walked this earth with Jesus ….

“Surely this man was the Son of God.” Matthew 27:54 NIV

“Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”  John 1:29

                          HIS PERCEIVED END BROUGHT OUR PAID-IN-FULL BEGINNING

Because I believe, He has taken away the separating sin in my life replacing it with his Holy Spirit and an eternal promise of life with Him forever.  It is my hope that you have done the same.

"Jesus’ final act on earth was intended to win your trust."  Max Lucado

May today be more than just ANOTHER FRIDAY as you trust Him…blessings.

©2012 SPORTMOMS & MORE | 11964 Elemar - Portland, OR 97224 

carol walters
4/6/2012 06:57:50 am

Well done! I wondered if you were going to get to "Good Friday"! You stated it very well. Easter Blessings to you and your family.

Mom
4/7/2012 12:14:05 am

Covered wonderfully! I recall we got out of school from 12-3 on Good Friday...went to inter-church service...a quiet and thoughtful
event. I heard of one school that dismissed classes all day to honor
this sacrifice. What a special day...My Dad always planted the potatoes that day, he said they produced best that way! I wish we'd made a bigger deal out of it while our children were young! Thank you for enlarging so well here. Love ...


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    JANET BROWN

    As a veteran coach's wife, Janet invites you to join her in "Changing the world for Christ...one athlete at a time".Through the language of sports and life experiences, Janet uniquely exposes the character of God and His desire for "sportmoms" to WIN BIG in life. Her behind-the-bench view invites us into a world of triumphant wins and tragic personal loss.


    LIFE EXPERIENCE

    From being a mother of 2 to a spiritual mom to many, the road of life for Janet includes these hallmarks:

    - Gave her "heart to Jesus"     at 6 years old
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    - Studied Education/          Psychology at a Christian  College

    - Enjoyed earning her wings  and flying as a Flight    Attendant

    - Is the wife of Coach Dave Brown since 1967.

    - Involved in ministry to women for 30+ years including: Retreat Facilitator and speaker, Bible Study leader, National Women's Ministry Leader

    - Held an executive position in the corporate world for 35 years.

    - Developed and taught Pre-married and Marriage classes with her husband for 12 years. 

    Currently is a writer, grandmother to 4 and a coach's wife.


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