The Demoniac Mark 5:1-20 & Luke 8:26-39 Domitius watched the storm clouds gather over the water and heard the thunder as it rolled up the sky. The wind twisted the date trees and kicked dust swirling. People rushed to find cover from the impending deluge. It had been a storm much like this several years … Continue reading The Storm Within: The Omnipotence of Jesus
The passage from Isaiah reminds us to not dwell on the past. The author reflects on the realization that focusing on past regrets hinders living in the present. They urge forgiveness and acceptance of God's grace, emphasizing that dwelling on past sins prevents one from moving forward and being a positive influence to others.
The SyroPhoenician woman-Matthew 15:21-28 & Mark 7:25-30 A finger of light squeezed through the shutter and stretched across the floor, struggling to fill the tiny room with the light of dawn. Elissa sat on a small stool against the cool plaster wall, cradling her daughter’s head in her lap. The child shivered and murmured. … Continue reading Persistent Faith: The Mercy of Jesus
The Lord is patient, desiring repentance. The day of the Lord will come unexpectedly. Reflecting on a fire alarm incident, the writer compares complacency in emergency situations to complacency in anticipation of Christ's return. Urging readers to live as though Christ's return is imminent, sharing the Gospel, and aligning actions with faith.
Matthew 8:5-13 & Luke 7:1-10 This is the personal account of Lucius Gaius Victor, Centurion assigned to the garrison at Capernaum. Known to most as simply Victor, this Centurion was witness to many miracles and teachings of Jesus, the Nazarene. This is his story. As I strolled along the sea wall I looked … Continue reading Miraculous Healing by Jesus in Capernaum: A Centurion’s Account
As I watched the pigs at work, I noticed the bare soil bathed in sunlight. It made me think of how often we allow our hearts to be overrun with brush and clutter of unforgiveness and lack of repentance.
Paul reminded the Ephesians and us that we must be mature in our faith, to know and believe in Christ Jesus. To have unwavering faith and courage to stand up in Christ and uphold the biblical teaching. Without a strong relationship with Jesus, consistent pray life and Bible reading we are at the mercy of the waves. We are unable to recognize false doctrines and lies of the enemy.
I know that many of you suffer from “people pleasing” just like me. There is this internal drive that compels me to do whatever I can to make sure everyone is happy. It always proves impossible. Then I feel like a failure and beat myself up for it.
I think that when you have a person like that in your life, you become a hostage in their unforgiveness. Your focus is on whether they forgive you rather than accepting that you are already forgiven by God.
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 ESV It is officially springtime at my house. Trees are blooming, I am sneezing, and chicks are hatching. Just this week … Continue reading A Chick Story
Mustard Seeds, Modern Parables 