Fear Enslaves
I heard it said recently that two things are needed to bring about socialism to America: fear and free stuff from the government. Sounds like an effective plan. There are many things going on in our world and lives that are causing people to experience uncertainty, dread, fear and isolation. It’s not unusual for people […]
What is Needed
Last week we saw that the Disciples ‘little faith’ was unable to carry out an exorcism, something Jesus gave them authority to do. (Mark 6:12). While we generally equate little faith with the faith of the mustard seed, we saw that was incorrect. The disciples had little faith, what they needed was faith the size […]
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Think About It“In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test.In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.” -Tom Bodett
Mustard Seed Faith
“Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20-21 We all know that faith in Jesus is at the core of the Christian life. We […]
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Think About It: You don’t have to force your way into God’s plan; you just need to move in His direction when He opens a door. Therefore, stay close to God each day and seek direction from the Holy Spirit.
THE BENEFIT OF TOUCH
Numerous times Jesus touched people even when it would make him ceremonially unclean. He touched a man with leprosy and was healed Mt. 8:3. Jesus touched Peter’s mother-in-law and her fever left, Mt. 8:15. A woman subject to bleeding touched Jesus and the bleeding stopped, Mt. 9:20-21. He touched blind eyes and were opened, Mt. […]