In the Life of Christ When I read the Gospels from beginning to end, I notice that Jesus continually redirected people from what they could do to whom they must trust. Crowds followed Him because He multiplied bread, healed diseases, and challenged religious leaders. Yet after feeding the five thousand, many asked what works theyContinue reading “The One Work That Changes Everything”
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When Faith Hears Bad News
In the Life of Christ One of the most challenging moments in the life of faith occurs when we have already trusted God, prayed sincerely, and then receive news that seems to contradict everything we hoped He would do. That is exactly where Jairus found himself. Luke 8:49 records the devastating message delivered to him:Continue reading “When Faith Hears Bad News”
When Faith Hears Bad News
In the Life of Christ There are moments in life when faith seems easy. The sun is shining, prayers appear to be answered, and hope feels natural. Then there are moments when a messenger arrives with devastating news, and everything we believed suddenly feels fragile. Jairus experienced such a moment. He had fallen at Jesus’Continue reading “When Faith Hears Bad News”
When Jesus Speaks Across the Distance
In the Life of Christ There is something deeply personal about the story of the nobleman’s son in John 4:46-54. I can almost feel the desperation in that father’s footsteps as he traveled to find Jesus. His son was dying, and every mile likely felt heavy with fear. Yet what stands out most in thisContinue reading “When Jesus Speaks Across the Distance”
The Work That Begins with Trust
In the Life of Christ Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” John 6:29 As I walk with the crowd in John 6, I can almost hear the urgency in their question: “What must we do to perform the works of God?” They had seen JesusContinue reading “The Work That Begins with Trust”
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”
WHEN FAITH LEARNS TO STAY
In the Life of Christ “Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.” — John 20:29 Thomas has often been remembered as “Doubting Thomas,” but when I revisit John 20:24–29, I see something more familiar and human. I seeContinue reading “WHEN FAITH LEARNS TO STAY”
Faith That Refused to Walk Away
In the Life of Christ There are moments in the life of Christ that surprise me because they seem uncomfortable at first reading. Matthew 15:21–28 is one of those moments. Jesus travels into the regions of Tyre and Sidon, Gentile territory far beyond the familiar borders of Israel. There, a desperate Canaanite mother cries outContinue reading “Faith That Refused to Walk Away”
Faith That Trusts the Word
In the Life of Christ “Jesus marveled and said, ‘Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.’” — Matthew 8:10 One of the most remarkable moments in the earthly ministry of Jesus occurs when He is astonished by faith. We often read about people marveling at Jesus, butContinue reading “Faith That Trusts the Word”
Morning of Recognition, Not Religion
As the Day Begins “By the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified…This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders.” — Acts 4:10–11 There is something sobering about realizing that people can be deeply religious and still miss God standing right in front of them. Israel had the Law,Continue reading “Morning of Recognition, Not Religion”