S: Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them. Mark 1: 30-31 (NIV) O: …they immediately told Jesus about her…so He went to her…took herContinue reading “Hands That Heal”
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A New Kind of Fisherman
S: Passing along the beach of Lake Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew net fishing. Fishing was their regular work. Jesus said to them, “Come with me. I’ll make you a new kind of fisherman out of you. I’ll show you how to catch men and women instead of perch and bass.” MarkContinue reading “A New Kind of Fisherman”
See, I told you!
S: He is not here; he is risen, just as he said. Matthew 28:6a (NIV) O: Because I know how the story ends, I wonder how or why the disciples were surprised by Your resurrection. You told them it would happen! And yet, how many times have You told me things about Yourself that IContinue reading “See, I told you!”
Up All Night
S: In the first light of dawn, all the high priests and religious leaders met and put the finishing touches on their plot to kill Jesus. Matthew 27:1 (MSG) O: Does evil ever sleep? Surely, they must have been up all night – plotting with themselves oh how to “get rid of You.” It breaksContinue reading “Up All Night”
Wake up, Dog!
S: “Stay alert; be in prayer so you don’t wander into temptation without even knowing you’re in danger. There is a part of you that is eager, ready for anything in God. But there’s another part that’s as lazy as an old dog sleeping by the fire.” Matthew 26:41 (MSG) O: I hate that thisContinue reading “Wake up, Dog!”
When Will Power Isn’t Enough
S: Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same. Matthew 26:35 (ESV) O: I believe this was Peter’s most earnest and honest plea. I know it is mine. But as my friend, reminded me last night, the disciples didn’t haveContinue reading “When Will Power Isn’t Enough”
Let LOVE Lead
S: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visitContinue reading “Let LOVE Lead”
Restore My Vision, Lord
S: “Who here qualifies for the job of overseeing the kitchen? A person the Master can depend on to feed the workers on time each day. Someone the Master can drop in on unannounced and always find him doing his job. A God-blessed man or woman, I tell you.” Matthew 24:45-46 (MSG) O: All in.Continue reading “Restore My Vision, Lord”
Out of The Spotlight
S: “Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant. If you puff yourself up, you’ll get the wind knocked out of you. But if you’re content to simply be yourself, your life will count for plenty.” Matthew 23:11-12 (MSG) O/A: Sometimes it seems like the only way to minister to othersContinue reading “Out of The Spotlight”
Hard Truths
S: They said to Jesus, “Teacher, we know that you’re an honest man of integrity and you teach us the truth of God’s ways. We can clearly see that you’re not one who speaks only to win the people’s favor, because you speak the truth without regard to the consequences. Matthew 22:16b (TPT) O: HardContinue reading “Hard Truths”
The Beautiful Unfolding 