I feel sorry for Thomas, the disciple of Jesus, who is labeled “doubting Thomas.” He is known—all this years later—for his disbelief that Jesus had risen from the
The Prayer That Means We’re Never Abandoned
On Good Friday two thousand years ago, the criminal asked—prayed—for Jesus to “remember” him before he went to sheol, the land of forgetfulness. And Jesus replied with an affirmative yes! “Today you
Why Our Prayers Can Begin “Remember Me…”
I have to wonder about the words—well, they are more like a prayer—of the criminal on the cross next to Jesus. “Jesus, remember me when you come into
Why Our Prayers Can Begin “If…”
If you had been here… This is the statement that both Martha and Mary make separately to Jesus when he eventually turned up at Lazarus’s graveside. Their words
The Unclaimed Gift
I read that in the USA, the total unredeemed value of gift cards purchased is estimated to be around a staggering twenty-one billion dollars. It made me think
How to love yourself
The Bible has plenty of teachings about love. We are to love God with all our heart, soul and strength (Deuteronomy 6:5). We are to love our neighbor
The extent of God’s love for you
When I was a child, I looked forward to Valentine’s Day with great anticipation. I knew that once it got dark, Father Valentine would visit our house. Who
2 Ways to Pray for Reconciliation
Esau and Jacob had a contentious and tumultuous relationship that could rival any antagonistic relationship that we have experienced or known. Twenty years had passed since Jacob deviously
No Relationship is Out of God’s Reach
Most of us are dealing with difficult people, whether it is family or friends. Perhaps you think that’s an understatement when you think about the relationships in your
Why You Can Open Your Home to God
Most of us don’t reveal in detail to other people the struggles going on in our families. Unless we meet someone who is going through the same thing we are