The blind men called out for Jesus to help them. We could think that it was obvious what they were asking of Christ. But they probably could never fathom all that the Savior could do for them. He healed them and gave them sight. What about us? Is there a possibility that we too cannot... Continue Reading →
Be Patient
Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. 1st Thessalonians 5:15 NIV The teacher had to stop a girl in the class from hitting the boy next to her. When asked why she felt that she needed to punch him,... Continue Reading →
Build Up Or Tear Down
This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority-- the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down. 2nd Corinthians 13:10 NIV Every chance the boy´s father had, he took... Continue Reading →
To Life Again
The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother. They were all filled with awe and praised God. "A great prophet has appeared among us," they said. "God has come to help his people." Luke 7:15-16 (NIV) Jesus is moving from town to town. As He and... Continue Reading →
A Light For Us
`For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel." Luke 2:30-32 (NIV) As we walk through the story of Jesus, Luke takes us into the temple. We find an elderly man who is... Continue Reading →
Restoring All Things
Jesus replied, “To be sure, Elijah does come first, and restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer much and be rejected?” Mark 9:12 (TNIV) The small group made their way down the mountain after witnessing the transfiguration of Jesus. Surely hearts still burned inside with excitement over... Continue Reading →
Free to Hear and Speak
At this, the man's ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly. Mark 7:35 (NIV) Jesus took the man aside. He was deaf and had a speech problem. Some probably feared that Jesus could do nothing for him. Jesus took Him where He could give personal attention. Jesus did not... Continue Reading →
