Three years before Jesus’ death, he traveled to Jerusalem for the celebration of Passover.  When He went to the Temple, He did not like what He saw.  John 2:13-22 (NLT) tells us what happened.   It was nearly time for…

What a scene it was with Jesus surrounded by people, all praising God with a loud voice and crying out, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” What a celebration! Palm branches and cloaks and…

As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead.  “Go into the village over there,” he said. “As soon as you enter it,…

Jesus climbed into a boat and went back across the lake to his own town.  Some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a mat.  Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “Be encouraged, my child! Your…

Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.”  Matthew 19:26 (NLT)It’s difficult for people to grasp the concept that “everything is possible” because our knowledge of the laws of nature…

Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.  You must each decide in your heart how much to give.  And don’t give reluctantly…

But early the next morning he was back again at the Temple.  A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them.  As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had…

I was blessed to grow up with a wonderful loving father.  I learned many traits that have carried me through life just because I listened to, and watched, him.  Among these were honesty, a good work ethic, compassion, humility and…

Think back through your life and remember the experiences that helped produce your character.  Some of them were stressful, I’m sure.  Knowing what you do now, how would you get through these same situations if you were facing them today? …

Have you encountered a time in your life when things seemed to get out of control, and you felt defenseless?  Even with God in our lives, we sometimes feel vulnerable.  This was the situation with the disciples during Jesus’ ministry. …

Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance. John 12:3 NLT Put yourself in…