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Calling Out In Expectant Faith
And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” // Luke 17:5 Sometimes when I read the Gospels, I look at the Apostles’ responses to Jesus and think: Gosh,...
Willing to be “She Who is Not”
God is wise in heart and mighty in strength; who has withstood him and remained whole? // Job 9:4 It’s likely because I’m a twin and spent nine months sharing...
The Truth is, We Can’t Save Ourselves
Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; with divine recompense he comes to save you. // Isaiah 35: 4 At a recent event, a musician...
A Response of Receptivity
Therefore I will judge you, house of Israel, each one according to his ways, says the Lord GOD. // Ezekiel 18:30 As a teacher, I enjoy the buzz of anticipation...
Yielding A Harvest Through Faithful Perseverance
“But the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.” //...
He Makes New Wine Within
May grace and peace be yours in abundance through knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. // 2 Peter 1:2 I wish I could say there were times I’ve...
Trusting in the Lord—No Excuses
“There was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias, and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” He answered, “Here I am, Lord.” // Acts 9:10 In one breath...
The Freedom of Authority
The people were astonished at [Jesus’] teaching, for he taught them as one having authority . . . // Mark 1:21 I stared down at the black and glossy white...
Letting Go for the Good of The Kingdom
“Well done, my good and faithful servant [ . . . ] Come, share your master’s joy.” // Matthew 25:21 “I didn’t want to lose you. I didn’t want to...
Never Alone or Abandoned
Luke is the only one with me. // 2 Timothy 4:11a As we approached the façade of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, it was impossible...
Slaying the Serpents of Our Hearts
"We have sinned in complaining against the LORD and you. Pray the LORD to take the serpents from us." // Numbers 21:7 It all happened at once. I stepped through...
Who You Are Is Because He Is
“But who do you say that I am?” // Matthew 16:15 I’ve gone by a lot of names in my life. My baptismal name, my religious name, and countless nicknames...
