If the Lord wills it, we shall live to do this or that

If the Lord wills it, we shall live to do this or that.  Using an expression that goes back to the primitive Church, many Arab Christians end their conversations with “if God wills.”   “I will see you next week, if God wills.”   “My daughter is set to get married in...

I do believe, help my unbelief!

I do believe, help my unbelief!  He had brought his son to Jesus, the healer and the wonder-worker.   It was his last hope.   But Jesus wasn’t there, only some of his disciples.   No matter.   Surely they could help.   But no—their prayers had no effect.   The scribes...

Receive the Holy Spirit

Receive the Holy Spirit.  Imagine being one of the disciples on Easter Sunday.   The past few days have been marked, not only by the tragic death of Jesus, but also by your own spectacular failure.   After spending so much time with Jesus, watching him perform...

Without hindrance Paul proclaimed the Kingdom of God

Without hindrance Paul proclaimed the Kingdom of God.  You’ve got to admire St. Paul.   Persecutor turned evangelist, he founded churches across the Mediterranean world and labored hard to welcome Gentile believers into the fold.   Now, under house arrest, with a...

When you grow old, you will stretch out your hands

When you grow old, you will stretch out your hands.  When you read Jesus’ words to Peter, you probably immediately think of Peter’s crucifixion.  And with good reason!   Jesus was predicting “by what kind of death Peter would glorify God”. But there’s a message here...

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