In the Life of Christ “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” — Matthew 7:24–27 As I come to the closing words of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, I am reminded that He was never satisfied withContinue reading “When the Storms Reveal the Foundation”
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Faith That Walks Before It Understands
In the Life of Christ “Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.” Habakkuk 2:4 When Habakkuk wrote, “the just shall live by his faith,” he was speaking into a world that did not make sense to him. Violence was rising, injustice seemedContinue reading “Faith That Walks Before It Understands”
The Savior Who Sleeps in the Storm
In the Life of Christ There are moments in the life of Christ when His glory is seen not only in what He says, but in where He chooses to be. Mark 4:35–41 places Jesus in a boat, crossing the Sea of Galilee with His disciples after a long day of teaching. He is wearyContinue reading “The Savior Who Sleeps in the Storm”
Faith That Refuses to Stop Calling
In the Life of Christ One of the qualities I admire most in the life of Jesus is the way He responded to sincere faith. Matthew 9:27-31 tells the story of two blind men who followed Jesus, crying out, “Son of David, have mercy on us.” Their blindness had not silenced their hope. They couldContinue reading “Faith That Refuses to Stop Calling”
When Jesus Teaches Us to Trust Beyond What We Can See
In the Life of Christ “Have faith in God.” — Mark 11:22 There is something striking about the timing of Jesus’ words in Mark 11. He had just cursed the barren fig tree, and by the next morning the disciples were astonished to see it withered from the roots. Peter could hardly believe what stoodContinue reading “When Jesus Teaches Us to Trust Beyond What We Can See”
When Faith Speaks to Mountains
In the Life of Christ There is something startling about watching Jesus speak to a tree and seeing it wither almost immediately. In Matthew 21:18–22, the Lord approaches a fig tree filled with leaves but empty of fruit. Outwardly it appeared healthy, yet inwardly it was barren. Jesus’ action was not impulsive anger but aContinue reading “When Faith Speaks to Mountains”
WHEN THE BIRDS PREACH FAITH
In the Life of Christ “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life…” — Matthew 6:25 There are moments when I read the words of Jesus in Matthew 6 and realize how easily worry disguises itself as responsibility. I tell myself I am simply planning ahead, protecting my family, or preparing for theContinue reading “WHEN THE BIRDS PREACH FAITH”
WHEN HEALING TURNS INTO WORSHIP
In the Life of Christ “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.” — Luke 17:19 As I walk with Jesus through Luke 17:11–19, I find Him moving along the border between Samaria and Galilee, a place where human divisions were well known. There, ten men with leprosy stood at a distance and criedContinue reading “WHEN HEALING TURNS INTO WORSHIP”
WHEN HE KNOCKED ON HEAVEN’S DOOR
In the Life of Christ “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” — Matthew 7:7 One of the most comforting realities I discover in the life of Jesus is how often He invited ordinary people to come to the Father with confidence.Continue reading “WHEN HE KNOCKED ON HEAVEN’S DOOR”
When Hope Arrives Late
In the Life of Christ There are moments in life when faith feels easy, and then there are moments when faith feels impossible. Jairus stood in that painful space between hope and heartbreak. He had already humbled himself publicly before Jesus, falling at His feet and begging Him to come heal his dying daughter. ForContinue reading “When Hope Arrives Late”