Why did Jesus Pray Twice for the Blind Man? Mark 8:22-26
Taken out of context, this story is strange! Jesus encounters a blind man and prays for him. After he prays he asks what he sees and the man reports he sees people like trees. So Jesus prays again and at that point the man’s vision is completely restored. What? Why...
Hello South Africa!
Last night I watched a movie on South Africa. Wow. It was intense. But such beauty and power and greatness in the land. Such rich history in every way. I know several people who call this nation home. I believe you have such an important place in the globe. Already...
Did Jesus call the Woman a Dog? – Mark 7:24-30
Was he insulting this woman or what was going on here? Who is this Jesus? Jesus had gone into the region of Tyre and Sidon which was Gentile (non-Jews) area. This mother comes to him while he is at a house and won't stop begging him to cast out the demon in her...
Where Does Jesus Say He is God?
Be it a Mormon, a Jehovah Witness, a Muslim or more, the question of Christ's deity is central. If Jesus is not God, then there is no payment for our sins and the wrath of God remains on us. But if Jesus is God taking on human flesh, there is great hope. Not...
Salvation in Islam – 5 Ways of Forgiveness for Sins
Been reading through Islamic sources recently. Here's what I'm learning. 5 Paths to Forgiveness of Sin and Salvation in Islam 1) Say a Prayer “Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Whoever says, 'Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi,' one hundred times a day, will be forgiven all...
The Great Stay? – Acts 1:8
“We have enough problems in our own country.” “There are plenty of unsaved people here.” These are two comments I hear on a regular basis. The second one all the time. The rational is that there are so many problems in each of our own countries and so many saved in...
Rethinking our Prayers – Ephesians 6:19
“I’ll pray for your safety,” she said. And I appreciated that prayer. But then I challenged her. More I challenged myself. Is there any place in the Bible where we are encouraged to pray for each other’s safety? Is there anywhere that Paul prayed for safety ? I...
Jesus Could Do no Miracles Except – Mark 6
Jesus went home. And if there’s one place where your message is not heard, it is in your hometown among your relatives. They knew you as a kid and no matter how great the presence of God is in you, they still remember you as that little kid and do not listen. I...
Jesus sent him Home – Mark 5
He begged Jesus to not go home, that he would rather be with him. Jesus instructed him to go home. In the story of the Gadarene demonic (Scripture below), Jesus delivers a man who had a legion of demons. So many of them that when they were cast out, 2000 pigs raced...
When God Doesn’t Serve Us – Matthew 4
While it is easy to pass judgment on those who reject Jesus because he didn't serve us, haven't we all been angry with God before on similar issues? Angry that he didn't do as we expected him to do? Like healed someone. Orelped us in some particular way. Or...
Jesus Proclaims His Deity Once Again – Mark 2
Many faiths ask where Jesus proclaimed his deity. Some faith will even say that Jesus has to do it in whatever words they decide he must say. Which is just nonsense. Anyway, Jesus proclaimed his deity in multiple times and in multiple ways. One of the big places...
Family in the Blood of Jesus – Matthew 3
As you may have read my mother passed away recently. It's not just that but it means a big life change in so many ways. I needed to move immediately. And right now I am in a state of transition. The next few months are ones of transition that is likely to span...
A New Beginning – Mark 1
This week my life changed. Dramatically. My precious mother is no longer with us. A new season is here and I still can't believe it. She's gone. And as I read the Scripture this morning, I read it through perhaps a different set of lenses and seeing life. Jesus...
My Mother Passed Away Yesterday. We have Peace. Why?
My beautiful, precious, lovely, wonderful mother passed away yesterday morning. Thank you for those who prayed as she went peacefully. I too have peace. And today of all day is a good example to tell you why. I don't have to worry where my mother is at. Whether she...
Would you say a Prayer for My Mother?
My mom has entered the last stage of life. We are in the final moments of waiting. Would you pray with me that she would not have pain? That she would go peacefully? It's such a surreal time. She knows the Lord, but there is a heartache also. Thank you.