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
Goodness is Godliness But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking, and envying each other. … Continue reading Christian Habits to Adopt 6-Goodness
Kindness goes a long way. It touches people. It gives them hope. It lingers in their hearts.
Mustard Seeds, Modern Parables 