HIS GETHSEMANE copyright 2011 Jenna Sorenson/the arts express’d …Petals falling from a red rose into mud Were those bright red droops of blood… Miserable, Unbearable, Cruel-Hearted Agony Her talons dug with such an art. Yet, not once was heard, “Why me?”… …Not my will but yours be done!…. To think this was but the beginning [...]

Today is Palm Sunday (Matthew 21, Mark 11, Luke 19:28-48, John12:12-38). I went to bed thinking about Psalm 8, especially verse 2. I mediated on a number of different translations. My favorite: “From the mouths of children and infants, you have built a fortress to silence the enemy and the avenger” Psalm (GWT). I woke [...]

In my last post entitled, Religion or Relationship, someone responded and asked me to clarify my statement: “In His mercy, however, He gives each of His churches and ministries only a ‘piece’ of His revelatory truth (one piece for each in His gigantic Kingdom puzzle). In His great wisdom, this is His higher way of [...]

Jaran Family Ministries encourages everyone to participate in the 4/14 Window Global Initiative | Raising Up Christ Followers from 4/14 Window to Transform the World Download the pdf prayer guide targeting the children of the world, ages 4-14. It’s guaranteed to change your life and theirs!

An amazing song for Japan by Laura Rhinehart & Kimberly Rivera, video by Michael Rhinehart (details available at Breaking Christian News, April 5, 2011, http://www.breakingchristiannews.com/index.php). We can’t forget. The Japanese are a beautiful people in deep need of our prayers and our resources. There is only One Comforter/One Healer who can heal the devastation and [...]

I recently read a news article detailing a study that indicated “religion” is heading for extinction in certain parts of the world. There have also been a number of recent headlines pertaining to “religion.” “Religion,” as generally defined, has been the source of much controversy and division in every nation throughout history. A working definition [...]

the arts express’d, our new ministry, is called to equip this generation in their Christ-centered identity and discovery of their God-given gifts for impacting the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. Our new teaching series is available as three dynamic and colorful children’s books, plus our family’s adoption story. The books can be purchased individually or [...]

Hyland has had $8000 donated from 200 people! That’s an average of $40 a donation! They’re beyond blessed!!! They had 23k worth of gear stolen. If they can raise between 10-12k in donations, they will be well on their way to recovery. Thank you SO much for giving. This is beyond anything they could have [...]

“Check out this video!!! And help Hyland out (and getting your mom to help as well! seriously) by getting involved with Air1′s music listener’s club. THIS is how you help Hyland stay on the air. ” http://www.air1.com/blog/post/2011/02/28/Video-New-Music-with-JB.aspx Click on the link, listen to/watch the short video clip, then post a comment to help keep Hyland [...]

This children’s book, my newest in a series teaching identity and purpose according to Scripture, is about making a way for all ages to hear, know, and believe who Christ Jesus is in them. It’s intention is to cast a vision of the Kingdom jewels made available to each of us through His death and [...]