Jesus summoned his Twelve disciples

Jesus summoned his Twelve disciples and gave them authority.  Do you remember when you first handed the car keys to a son or daughter and said,  “Here you go; I’ve taught you all I can.   Now it’s your turn.”   Both you and your child probably felt a little nervous....

Jesus went around to all the towns and villages

Jesus went around to all the towns and villages. What an amazing thought:  even Jesus had to evangelize!   Why didn’t he supernaturally infuse the knowledge of God into everyone’s mind?   As divine Creator, he easily could have compelled people to believe.   They...

And speak to her heart

I will allure her . . . and speak to her heart.  The prophet Hosea lived in the eighth century BC.   It was a time of prosperity for the northern kingdom of Israel, but it was also a time when the people were turning from their covenant relationship with God and...

A thorn in the flesh

A thorn in the flesh . . .  Many theologians have guessed as to what Paul was referring to.   Some say it was something physical like a chronic eye problem, migraines, or a speech impediment.  Some say Paul was talking about temptations from the devil.   Still others...

The Lord . . . proclaims peace to his people

The Lord . . . proclaims peace to his people  Peace Isn’t that what we all long for?   Peace in our world, peace in our nation, peace in our families.   Many of us would be happy if we could just have peace at the end of a long day!   But life isn’t always peaceful....

I desire mercy

I desire mercy. Imagine you’ve come to your doctor’s office for the results of your routine physical.   As you sit waiting for your appointment, you notice that many of the people around you are suffering from a variety of ailments.   “Wow, I’m glad I’m not like any...

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