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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”

Thankful for the Healing Hands of God

Let me live that I may praise you… (Psalm 119:175) A few weeks ago, my father began to experience some health problems. I sensed in my spirit that it was nothing serious, but we still had to get him checked out. For someone who has never gone for regular check ups, the doctor was quiteContinueContinue reading “Thankful for the Healing Hands of God”

Silencing Peninnah

But her rival wife [Peninnah] taunted her [Hannah] cruelly, rubbing it in and never letting her forget that God had not given her children. (1 Samuel 1:6 MSG) We all know a Peninnah, that person who just likes to make us feel miserable. I’ve definitely had my fair share of Peninnahs in my life, soContinueContinue reading “Silencing Peninnah”

Where I’d Rather Be

A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! (Psalm 84:10 NLT) I don’t know about you, but church is the one place where I’d really rather be. Ever since I was little, my mother instilled a desire in my siblings and me for God’s house and nothing has changed, exceptContinueContinue reading “Where I’d Rather Be”