Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly the woman was made well. Matthew 9:22 ESV Chapter nine of Matthew delivers story after story of lives transformed by Jesus: there’s Jairus, one of the rulers of the synagogue, desperate for help on behalf of his dying daughter, a …
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A Heart Like God’s
And as Jesus reclined at the table, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those …
Dancing in the Rain
Guest Post by Author Lauri Lemke Thompson “These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33. “This is great. I love it!” shouted my husband, laughing as he enjoyed the pool, …
All Because of Grace
As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at his tax collector’s booth. “Follow me and be my disciple,” Jesus said to him. So Matthew got up and followed him. Matthew 9:9 NLT It never ceases to amaze me how Jesus gravitated towards the shunned, the misfits, the has-beens and never-beens, …
A Thousand Blessings Besides
Jesus climbed into a boat and went back across the lake to his own town. Some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “Be encouraged, my child! Your sins are forgiven.”But some of the teachers of religious law said to themselves, “That’s blasphemy! Does he …
With Hands Wide Open
“Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.” John 12:26 NLT Jesus never promised His disciples a life of wealth, health, and happiness. On the contrary, He called them to follow. The rub is that following always …
Choices Make a Difference
And when he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way. And behold, they cried out, “What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?”Now a …
When Miracles Happen
But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” Exodus 14:13-14 NLT Let me ask you a question: Do you believe in miracles? Miracles happen in …
Dragged Through The Mud
Guest post by author C.A. Simonson II Corinthians 12:10 -“I delight in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” No matter what the man did or said, the opposition challenged him at every turn. His accusers shouted. “He is stirring up riots! He incites the crowds into …
The Sticky Web of What-Ifs
“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life . . . But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” …