And Jesus turned, and beheld them following, and said to them, “What do you seek?” (John 1:38) Two disciples of John have heard the Baptist’s claims regarding Jesus of Nazareth: He is the One whom John has been crying out about in the wilderness proclaiming Him to be the Lamb of God who takes away […]
Mercy to Dogs
And behold, a Canaanite woman came out from that region, and began to cry out, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed.” But He did not answer her a word. And His disciples came to Him and kept asking Him, saying, “Send her away, for she is […]
The Friendship of Trials
Trials as friends? Not the usual moniker we are likely to hang on these pesky invaders! Yet trials are a vital part of the Christian life and we are encouraged to welcome them as friends that they might do their work and prove our faith sincere…