As the Day Ends “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them.” —Mark 10:14, NIV At the end of the day, we may still be trying to prove that we have done enough. There are unfinished responsibilities, conversations we wish we could repeat, and concerns that refuse to settle. Into thatContinue reading “You Can Rest in His Welcome”
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You Can Rest in His Welcome
As the Day Ends “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” —Mark 10:14, ESV As evening settles around us, I wonder how much of today we are still trying to justify. Perhaps a conversation went poorly, an unfinished responsibility keeps returning to mind, orContinue reading “You Can Rest in His Welcome”
The Freedom to Be Small
As the Day Begins The disciples once asked Jesus who was greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus called a child to stand among them and answered, “Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:1–3, NIV). They were thinking about standing and status. Jesus directedContinue reading “The Freedom to Be Small”
When Strong Becomes Small
On Second Thought One of the most repeated sayings in popular culture is, “God helps those who help themselves.” It sounds practical, responsible, and even biblical. Yet those words never appear in Scripture. In fact, the gospel teaches almost the opposite. God delights in helping those who realize they cannot save themselves. The doorway intoContinue reading “When Strong Becomes Small”
Faith That Arrives Empty-Handed
In the Life of Christ “Let the little children come to me… for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” — Mark 10:14 One of the most touching scenes in the life of Christ unfolds when parents began bringing their children to Jesus. The disciples, thinking they were protecting His time and energy,Continue reading “Faith That Arrives Empty-Handed”
The Jesus Who Moves Toward Us, Not Away
DID YOU KNOW Did you know that Jesus intentionally redefined greatness by welcoming those societies ranked lowest? When Jesus said, “Allow the children, and do not forbid them to come to me, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:14), He was not offering a sentimental moment for future children’s sermons. He wasContinue reading “The Jesus Who Moves Toward Us, Not Away”
Power Over Death
The narrative of Jesus raising Jairus’ daughter illustrates His authority over despair, death, and disbelief. Despite the finality of death, He invites faith and trust. The story emphasizes that delays in prayer don’t equate to denial, and Jesus personally enters our grief, reminding us that He specializes in the impossible.