Feeding the 5,000 – Before the Feast
We've looked at "points of view" coming from the four gospel writers on several happenings in the life of Jesus. When we looked at the feeding of the 5,000, you…
Points of View – Healing the Paralytic
A family attends a wedding. The teenage daughter sees a fairy tale wedding with a handsome groom and beautiful bride in a Cinderella gown. The middle school brother eyes the…
Nehemiah – Celebration!
As we close our 6-week study of Nehemiah, it is time to celebrate! Many Jews have returned from the exile, the temple has been rebuilt, the wall rebuilt in spite…
Nehemiah – Planning and Action
God has given Nehemiah a concern for his Jerusalem homeland. He feels called to do something about the crumbling wall around the city. During four months of prayer, God led him…
Writing – Part 2
Last week in My Testimony About Writing, I shared about God's call to write. I struggled trying to discern what the Lord wanted me to write. Of course, He rarely…
What Are You Looking For?
As you begin a new year, what will you be looking for? Will your eyes be open for new ideas or challenges the Lord might put in your path? I…
Mary – Nothing Is Impossible
When God gives us what feels like an impossible task, He also gives us encouragement, assurances, even something visible or concrete. Gabriel gave Mary the message that she was honored…
Mary – Me?
Searching His Word Seeking His Heart Before the Christmas birth story…
Peter – Mercy
Searching His Word Seeking His Heart As morning breaks, we find Peter still weeping in anguish over failing his master. Not only does he deny that he even knows Jesus,…
Peter – Defense to Denial
Searching His Word Seeking His Heart Again, we will see the ups and downs…