There is a beautiful interaction between Jesus and a man with leprosy in the book of Matthew, chapter 8. Leprosy is a terrible skin disease, contagious, and in ancient days with limited sanitation, a person with leprosy was a complete outcast, considered unclean.
Read MoreSometimes it seems as though there is very little good left in the world. Humans seem like terrible creatures who don’t deserve saving.
Read MoreThey say a person’s true nature shines through during times of trial. When we’re faced with scary or unpredictable situations, we have two options: panic, or live in Jesus’ peace.
Read MoreThe American Constitution famously defines basic human rights as “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” But what is happiness? And how do you pursue it?
Read MoreHave you ever heard someone say, God has a plan? And you’re thinking to yourself, “I wish He’d tell me His plan because I’m so confused.”
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what you are doing with your life? I mean, what’s the purpose behind getting up and going to work every day?
Read MoreJesus was the single most important person to ever walk the planet. Both secular scholars and Christian historians agree that Jesus lived.
Read MoreSometimes I think Christian leaders refrain from talking about evil because, well, it makes everyone uncomfortable. But if we don’t acknowledge it, then it may be able to penetrate our lives without us even realizing it!
Read MoreWhat’s entangling you today? Maybe a situation, maybe it’s a habit, or even an addiction.
Read MoreThere was a time, long, long ago, when the earth was free from disease, grief, shame, and even death. But then, in the Garden of Eden, God’s first humans – Adam and Eve - disobeyed Him.
Read MoreThe concept of “pay it forward” has become pretty familiar within the last couple of decades. A common, simple way this plays out is often seen in stores or restaurants.
Read MoreOne of the things I like about watching HGTV is to see how they repurpose and reuse previously discarded materials. I love how they find new uses for discarded items or give new life to things that are worn out and thought of as worthless.
Read MoreAre you a mother? I am. And honestly, there is no love that I’ve experienced stronger than the love I felt when I first saw each of my three children.
Read MoreIt doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that the world is broken. People self-medicate, constantly seek methods of self-help, and are just plain selfish, self-centered when it comes down to it.
Read MoreRecently, I met a man who appeared to have a wonderful life. He was clean cut, had a lovely wife, and had two young children.
Read MoreRules don’t fix things, do they? They just let us know when we go wrong.
Read MoreJesus. That name. Whether you are a believer or an atheist or somewhere in between, the name “Jesus” probably affects you in some way.
Read MoreI have met so many people who are trying in so many ways to obtain eternal life. Some folks get panicky as they grow older, wanting to know for sure that they will go to heaven.
Read MoreRecently, my heart has been heavy because of everything I hear on the news.
Read MoreHave you tasted grief? Maybe you are in a season of grief right now.
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