Why do Catholics believe Jesus was an only son? Growing up, I prayed the Apostle’s Creed every week at Mass: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our … Continue reading
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