Category Archives: Bible Books
True Power and True Unity
32 The multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 With great power, … Continue reading
Dedicated Children of God
When the sacrifice had been offered, and they had eaten the meal, Hannah got up and went to pray. Eli was sitting in his chair near the door to the place of worship. Hannah was brokenhearted and was crying as … Continue reading
Where is your sting, death?
I receive emails from people every week who are struggling with questions about God and loved ones who are dying. During my experiences with losses I did not want to hear cliches or be told that I should just “have … Continue reading
Holy Week Continues…
When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on … Continue reading
Holy Week: Friday
When he [Jesus] had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.†With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Now it was the day of Preparation, and the next day was to be a special Sabbath. … Continue reading
Holy Week: Thursday
They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.†He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. “My soul is overwhelmed … Continue reading
Holy Week: Wednesday
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of man is?†They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the … Continue reading
Holy Week: Tuesday
On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of … Continue reading
Holy Week: Monday
When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed is the king who … Continue reading
Day 5: Prayer: What I Have Learned
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, … Continue reading