"And he said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."" (Luke 7:50, ESV) Peace is the one thing that is lacking in many churches today. Perhaps it is because it is one thing that is lacking in many believers today. Maybe I am projecting … [Continue reading]
When the Word of God, faithfully taught by the people of God and empowered by the Spirit of God, falls down, people become different. Lusting people become pure, fearful people become courageous, thieves become givers, demanding people become … [Continue reading]
This morning I read the story in Mark 11 of Jesus cleansing the Temple. He was angry with those who were using worship at the Temple for their own gain. Since most of us haven't been guilty of selling birds or running a currency exchange in the back … [Continue reading]
"Men of Israel, why are you amazed at this, or why do you gaze at us, as if by our own power or piety we had made him walk?" - Acts 3:12 I can read about miracles in the Bible and not be amazed. The flannel graph presentations of my youth have made … [Continue reading]
