And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Ephesians 1:13a Being included feels good. It boosts our fragile self ego. We can clamor for inclusion into a club, honor society, a particular circle of friends, or even a ministry in church. Striving for inclusion can wear you out… Read More
The Forgiveness Commitment
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 I once awoke from spiritual slumber to the realization that I had led myself into the stronghold of unforgiveness and offense.
Healing of the leper: My favorite miracle
In Matthew 8:1-4 we are given the account of the healing of the leper by Jesus Christ. As a result of his devastating skin disease, the man was ostracized and deemed unclean and untouchable. The leprous man knelt before Jesus and said to Him “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” He did not question Jesus’ ability… Read More
Jesus turns water into wine: a miracle of provision
I had often wondered why Jesus bothered turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana of Galilee (John 2:1-11). Surely, it was not a life or death situation. They definitely didn’t need wine for survival. Worst case scenario, the guests would have gone home grumpy and annoyed at the host for not meeting their expectations.
Renewing your mind: my mast cell analogy
Renewing Your Mind After completing a program on a specific mast cell receptor, my thoughts were consummated by “mast cells.” On awakening, while driving, before bed, I spent so much time studying mast cells that all I did all day long was think of mast cells. My experience reminded me of the process of renewing our minds with the… Read More
Jesus Is Calling ……… Will You Answer?
As I walked into the waiting area of the train station, I noticed a card with the face of Jesus, which someone had deliberately left on a window in a strategic position. The words on the card read, “He is calling. Will you answer?”