An Ordinary Woman
On one occasion she was moved by pity to give the pork that she was cooking in the cauldron for guests to a dog that came fawning and begging…Again she gathered reapers and workers together for the harvest… Once when bishops were coming together as her guests, she had nothing with which to feed them. […]
When You’ll Know You Know Him
How can we know when we really know Jesus? What are the indicators? The benchmarks? And are they attainable? Our readings are from the book, To Know Him. Here is a brief excerpt from pages 12 and 13: Yes, Jesus is the Lord of skyand earth, sea, forest, and the deepest space –all space – and time […]
Rooted and Grounded
Ephesians 3.8-21 (4) Pray Psalm 119.49. Remember the word to Your servant,Upon which You have caused me to hope. Sing Psalm 119.49.(Wycliff: All for Jesus) LORD, remember all the good Word You have spoken unto me!For I ever hope in You, LORD as I serve You joyfully. Read Ephesians 3.8-21; meditate on verse 17.What do the words “rooted” and “grounded” suggest?Preparation1. […]
A Balm in Gilead
O good Jesus, hear me. Within thy wounds, hide me. Permit me not to be separated from thee. From the wicked foe defend me.
The Thorns Motif
Acts 8:9–24 (ESV) But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the power of God that is called Great.” […]