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Are You Following Him?

After this a lot of his disciples left. They no longer wanted to be associated with him. Then Jesus gave the Twelve their chance: “Do you also want to leave?” Peter replied, “Master, to whom would we go? You have the words of real life, eternal life. We’ve already committed ourselves, confident that you areContinueContinue reading “Are You Following Him?”

Shine Brighter

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.(John 1:5) We’ve all watched a movie where the main character, who also happens to be the hero, is temporarily knocked down by the villain. During this time, we watch as evil reigns and we hope and pray that at some point theContinueContinue reading “Shine Brighter”

God Has the Last Say

“Go back to Hezekiah, the leader of my people. Tell him, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your ancestor David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will heal you, and three days from now you will get out of bed and go to the Temple of the Lord.ContinueContinue reading “God Has the Last Say”

Behind the Scenes

Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and prayed. (Acts 9:40 NIV) Peter had become well known for healing the sick. In Acts chapter five, we’re told, “people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadowContinueContinue reading “Behind the Scenes”

A Walking Miracle

But since they could see the man who had been healed standing there with them, there was nothing they could say… For the man who was miraculously healed was over forty years old. (Acts 4:14, 22 NIV) When things continued to look dim, the mother seemed to lose all hope that her daughter could everContinueContinue reading “A Walking Miracle”

Christ’s Witnesses

The man who had been healed begged to go with him. But Jesus sent him off and said, “Go back home and tell everyone how much God has done for you.” The man then went all over town, telling everything that Jesus had done for him. (Luke 8:38-39 CEV) Although “Everyone from around Gerasa beggedContinueContinue reading “Christ’s Witnesses”

Give Him a Shout-Out

Next a poor demon-afflicted wretch, both blind and deaf, was set down before him. Jesus healed him, gave him his sight and hearing. The people who saw it were impressed—“This has to be the Son of David!” But the Pharisees, when they heard the report, were cynical. “Black magic,” they said. “Some devil trick he’sContinueContinue reading “Give Him a Shout-Out”

Seldom Early but Never Late

There’s a quote that says, “God is seldom early, but He is never late.” We find that true of the following stories in the Gospels. Jesus showed up after… -Lazarus was dead for 4 days;-Jairus’ 12 year-old daughter had died;-the widow’s son was dead;-the woman had spent all her money on doctors who couldn’t findContinueContinue reading “Seldom Early but Never Late”

Spiritual Blindness

“I was blind but now I see!” (John 9:25 NIV) After healing the man born blind, Jesus went on to talk about spiritual blindness. See, the devil can spiritually blind us to many things, but God is able to open our eyes so we can see the truth. Prior to his conversion, Paul, or SaulContinueContinue reading “Spiritual Blindness”

Giving Thanks in All Circumstances

By Fadia Jolag Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) It seemed like a typical Monday, or so I thought. I had taken the day off work that day for some appointments. So I got in my car early that morning to go toContinueContinue reading “Giving Thanks in All Circumstances”