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’sContinue reading “Give Him a Shout-Out”
Category Archives: Thanksgiving
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 quiteContinue reading “Thankful for the Healing Hands of God”
Always Thank God
Jesus asked, “Weren’t ten men healed? Where are the other nine? Why was this foreigner the only one who came back to thank God?” (Luke 17:17-18 CEV) “Why do you think the other nine lepers didn’t come back to thank Jesus?” I asked the Sunday school kids. “They went to tell their families and friendsContinue reading “Always Thank God”
Rise Above with Gratitude
I’ve been feeling under the weather lately (tis the season, after all). Last weekend, I was too tired and weak to even want to get out of bed. But as I lay there, looking at my phone, a recent photo of Lucas which my brother had shared that week came up. When you’ve seen himContinue reading “Rise Above with Gratitude”