Lord, help me to understand your word

The seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. For nearly a century, Sherlock Holmes has been renowned for his extraordinary powers of deduction. In the story “A Scandal in Bohemia,” we see what sets him apart.  At one point, Holmes asks...

Moses was speaking and God was answering him with thunder.

It is easy to think that hearing God’s voice is beyond us.  Moses heard it.  Peter, James, and John heard it, and so did Paul.  But not many “ordinary folks” claim to hear God.  That could lead us to conclude that it is only for a select few saints.  Or we may think...

I will now rain down bread from heaven for you

Gift A gift can reveal a lot about the character of the one giving it. Think, for instance, of the grandmother who picks out the “perfect” birthday gift for you.  The gift is wonderful, but even better is the effort your grandmother put into finding it. Manna, the...

God is not limited

That the surpassing power may be of God and not from us Pirates store their treasure in chests bound with chains and heavy padlocks. Banks store cash in high-security vaults. But God? He places his treasure in “earthen vessels”.  In us! He does not need chains and...

My spirit rejoices in God

My Spirit rejoices in God, my Savior. Today imagine you are Mary, taking the long journey to visit Elizabeth’s home.  You are filled with wonder and joy as you walk along, thinking of all that God has done for you. “My Spirit rejoices in God, my...

Father the hour has come

Language of love If you find Jesus’ prayer her difficult to understand at first, do not be surprised.  After all, it is an exchange between two divine persons!  The language of love between humans is hard enough to grasp at times, so it makes sense that we would...

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