This is the surprising reason why our brokenness is actually the best. Listen to find out why, if life feels stirred up, God might be preparing us to grow. (This is an excerpt from “As You Wander.” Find the full devotional book at www.kriverathompson.com.)

He is not here. He is risen! Meet the angels and Mary at the empty tomb. See the risen Jesus. Put your hands in His scars with Thomas. And then, like the disciples, go and tell! Happy Easter!

We’re here at the foot of the cross. This is the story of how Jesus is crucified, His last words are spoken, and they lay Him in His temporary tomb. It’s Friday but Sunday is coming… (Download your Easter Bible reading plan on Kaley’s website at www.kriverathompson.com)

Things are heating up in John 18. Jesus is arrested, a sword fight tries to break out, and the Jewish people turn their back on their own king. The cross is near and we can tangibly start to feel it as we head further into the Easter story. (Follow along with our Easter Bible reading plan available on Kaley’s website at www.kriverathompson.com)

In this chapter, Jesus prays for us! Let His words wash over you personally and spark unity in your community as you hear Him pray for God’s glory, His disciples, and for all believers. (Be sure to keep following along and grab your Easter Bible reading plan at www.kriverathompson.com).

Jesus prophesies returning to His father and leaving behind the Spirit. He tells of His own death, the scattering of the disciples and boldly proclaims a statement we cling to often even as modern day believers. He says, “Take heart, for I have overcome the world.” (Be sure to follow along and grab your Easter Bible reading plan at kriverathompson.com).

The Last Supper concludes as Jesus offers his disciples these commands: to abide in Him and love one another. This chapter lingers with warnings of the persecution to come for Jesus and all those who follow Him. (Don’t forget to grab your Easter Bible reading plan at www.kriverathompson.com)

Like the disciples, we need comfort assurance. Listen and receive Jesus’ words both for them and us as He offers them peace and His presence as they get up from the table and step toward Calvary.

This March we’re walking through the book of John toward Easter, Jesus’ death and resurrection. Let’s start here— sit down at the table while Jesus washes His disciples feet and prophecies his betrayal.

Kaley puts her husband Gage on the hot seat to answer hard questions about marriage, relationships and how to practically live out Biblical concepts. Check it out! Grab Kaley’s devotional “Matrimony, Motherhood and Me” at kriverathompson.org and on Amazon.