A synagogue official came to Jesus to petition for the healing of his daughter who was dying. On the way to the official's house, a messenger came to tell the official that his daughter had died and that Jesus was no longer needed. Jesus proceeded … [Continue reading]
John the Baptist was sitting in prison and wondering if somehow he had gotten things wrong. Getting thrown in prison should not be the result of acting as the forerunner of the Messiah. Was he misguided in thinking Jesus was the Messiah? How could … [Continue reading]
I recently heard a story about a valuable bracelet that a man had given his wife. She was grateful for the gift and appreciated its beauty and the thought behind it. Unfortunately, she left the bracelet on a table before going to bed. The next … [Continue reading]
In Chapter 10 of his Gospel, Luke records the story of Jesus sending out seventy-two missionaries out to the towns in advance of Jesus visiting them. They were to heal the sick and proclaim that the kingdom of God has come near. The missionaries … [Continue reading]
