Defender of the meek.
Jesus welcomes the disenfranchised. December, 27 A.D Jerusalem Another clash between the respected Jewish religious leaders and the cultural phenomenon, Jesus of Nazareth. Though there have been many so-called haters who have literally chased him from their villages, the reception … Continued
Day 36 of Lent – Tuesday
Daily Scriptures: Isaiah 49:1-6 1 Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the LORD called me; from my birth he has made mention of my name. 2 He made my mouth like a … Continued
In the face of death.
A young woman’s health—and future—is restored. May 2018 Rocklin, CA I spent the majority of the last six years living with incredible uncertainty. When I was just 18 years old, I was diagnosed with a very rare and life-threatening blood … Continued
Day 35 of Lent – Monday
It’s hard to believe that we are in our last week of the Lent. I pray that God has drawn you closer to Him during this season. One of the elements of Lent that has impacted me the most is … Continued
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the start of “Holy Week” – a week made “holy” forever by the self surrendering love of Jesus. Christ entered in triumph into his own city, to complete his work as our Messiah: to suffer, to die, … Continued
Local paraplegic regains full use of legs in “miraculous” encounter.
Friends explain why they would stop at nothing to help him meet alleged Messiah. April, 26 A.D. Capernaum A group of men borrowed a ladder from a neighbor and propped it against the side of the house where Jesus was … Continued
Day 34 of Lent – Saturday
Below are a few excerpts from a book titled Devotions for Lent: For some Christ followers, sin and death weave so familiar a narrative that we’ve become numb to their sting. For others of us, the wages of sin and … Continued
I will not be afraid.
Immigrant woman finds acceptance through service January 2018 Granite Bay, CA Fear and anxiety were giant enemies that ran my life. I was afraid of everything; I was afraid that I wasn’t good enough, not talented enough, not educated enough, … Continued
Day 33 of Lent – Friday
Daily Scriptures: Jeremiah 20:10-13 10 I hear many whispering, “Terror on every side! Report him! Let’s report him!” All my friends are waiting for me to slip, saying, “Perhaps he will be deceived; then we will prevail over him and … Continued
Man discovers key to success.
March 2019 Silicon Valley, CA I work in high technology in Silicon Valley, and it’s not for the faint of heart. When I was new in the field, I used to leverage my high capacity of sheer willpower (a finite … Continued