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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

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

The Power of Remembering

I can forget where I have left my phone within minutes. Then I have to retrace my steps to remember where I placed it. Maybe you’ll be able to relate. One thing the Israelites

When Gratitude Doesn’t Come Naturally

I have a friend who keeps a gratitude journal. She writes in it every morning. My friend is spiritual but not a professing Christian, although we who are can learn from those who are

Finding Rest in God’s Presence

For a brief period of my life, I was a sailing instructor at a center on the east coast of England. One particular weekend we had a group of adults and children attending to