“31 And his disciples said to him, “You see the crowd pressing around you, and yet you say, ‘Who touched me?’ ” 32 And he looked around to see who had done it. 33 But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling and fell down before him and told him the whole truth. 34 …
“25 And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, 26 and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse. 27 She had heard the reports about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his garment. …
“21 And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet 23 and implored him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point …
What leads to true health and human flourishing? In John 15, Jesus paints a vivid picture of fruitfulness, inviting us to prioritize communion with Him as the key to bearing fruit that brings glory to God. Jesus is reorienting us around Himself and as we draw from Him, we step into life as it is meant to be. Reason #6 …
Jesus, in John 15, offers profound wisdom to His disciples, urging them to prioritize communion with Him above all else. In our ongoing exploration of the significance of communion with Christ, we’ve uncovered profound insights into the transformative power of abiding in Him. Building on our previous discussions, we now go deeper into two more reasons why prioritizing communion with …
In the first article we considered how we all want our lives to flourish. We seek out changes and set priorities in order to find life. We opened up John 15 by seeing that connection to Jesus, the true vine, is the only way to find lasting life. We continue this week with two more reasons why we should prioritize …
In recent years, setting personal goals has been a priority for me. People have various reasons for goal-setting, whether to track accomplishments, spur personal growth, or, in my case, establish priorities. As we approach the turn of a new year, many of us leverage the transition to contemplate changes in our lives. What adjustments can we make to enhance productivity, …
Welcome to the final installment of our series, “How to Ruin My Life.” We’ve explored the wisdom in Psalm 49 that reveals the paths to avoid life’s destruction and ultimately points us to the wisdom of the cross of Christ. In this last article, we will delve into the last two steps that can lead to our own demise. #8 …
In our ongoing journey through Psalm 49, we’ve explored essential wisdom to avoid life’s ruin. We’ve already uncovered six destructive paths, and today, we’ll delve into two more steps that can lead to our own demise. #6 – Live for Today “Like sheep they are appointed for Sheol; death shall be their shepherd, and the upright shall rule over them …
“Their graves are their homes forever, their dwelling places to all generations, though they called lands by their own names. Man in his pomp will not remain; he is like the beasts that perish.”- Psalm 49:11-12 Verse 11-12 of Psalm 49 grants us insight into the inner thoughts of those who confront their own mortality. Their belief revolves around the …
