Jesus had a hands-on ministry At sunset, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them (Luke 4:40, NIV). According to an article by the Evergreen Psychotherapy Center … Continue reading
The transfiguration as Jesus’ manifested glory And he said to them, “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power” (Mark 9:1, NIV) Originally, I … Continue reading
What did he look like? I often have nightmares where there is an evil presence in the upstairs rooms of a house. I don’t dare venture up there because of my terror. Although I never see anything (or anyone), I … Continue reading
Jesus wanted His miracles to stay secret for 3 reasons Jesus had a miraculous ministry of healing. I love reading about the responses of people who received His physical and spiritual healing. In the book of Mark, we read about … Continue reading
Have you ever met someone in your life — no matter how briefly — that made a profound impact on you? I remember skidding my car across the black ice and into a deep snowbank. A stranger rescued me and … Continue reading
And how we should react to all three I’ve been a born-again Christian since 2001. That’s 20+ years I’ve had to pattern myself after Jesus. And yet, I find myself still making mistakes. Or if I call them what they … Continue reading
God exists as three Persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Many years ago, my brother named his first-born child Trinity. I had never heard such a name for a girl but instantly had an affinity for it. I assume … Continue reading
The Bible has a lot to say about the sands of time Time is elusive. As I grow older, it feels like time passes more quickly. When I see pictures of my granddaughter on Facebook from four years ago, it … Continue reading
God works in the ordinary, not just in the extraordinary When talking with a friend about God, she explained she would believe in Him if only she could witness a miracle. My friend had attended church, read the Bible, and … Continue reading
Empirical studies and Biblical accounts have proven this to work In Our Daily Bread devotional, one author wrote, “The human body produces chemicals that improve our mood when we’re kind to others.” I believe this to be true but wondered if there were … Continue reading