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Mary Magdalene: When Jesus Speaks Your Name

Jesus said to her, “Mary.” Read John 20:11–18 The cross had already happened. The shouting had stopped. The crowds had gone home. The sky had grown dark and then light again. Now there was only

The Women Who Wept: When Jesus Calls Us to See

Jesus said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me.” Read Luke 23:26–34 Jesus was no longer sitting at a dinner table surrounded by friends. Now he walked through the streets of Jerusalem carrying

The Woman Who Anointed Jesus: How Jesus Honors Devotion

“Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial.” Read John 12:1–8 Six days before Passover, Jesus returned to Bethany—the village where he

The Woman with Bleeding: How Jesus gives peace

“Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.” Read Mark 5:24–34 Jesus was on his way following an urgent request. A synagogue leader’s daughter was dying. The

The Woman Condemned: How Jesus Shows Mercy

“Neither do I condemn you.” Read John 8:1–11 It happened early in the morning. The temple courts were filling. People gathered to listen to Jesus. He’d just sat down to teach them. Then a

The Woman at the Well: When Jesus Says Who He Is

“I, the one speaking to you—I am he.” Read John 4:4-42 The woman would have noticed him as she approached the well. What did he want, sitting there waiting for her to arrive? Perhaps

Courage to Stay the Course

Now that we are settled into the year, reality hits. We look at the calendar and see challenges ahead—a job that we’re not sure where it’s going, family problems that seem to be taking

Finding Strength in the Slump

By the third week of January, the gym is usually a little quieter. The resolutions have lost their luster. The holiday decorations are packed away, and, if you live in the northern hemisphere, you

Access Your Inner Wisdom

Alongside the headline for a “New Body,” in the supermarket, I saw headlines promoting personal transformation. “Achieve greater emotional satisfaction and inner peace,” one promised. “Awaken the self within you. Access your inner wisdom,”

Everyday Reminders to Give Thanks

Thanksgiving may be over, but gratitude isn’t meant for one day a year. As we step into one of the busiest seasons of the year—filled with lists, plans, and endless tasks—it’s easy to let