“While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head.”(Mark 14:3, NIV) Read more
It’s easy to think that God helps those people who most deserve his help. Read more
They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him.“By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you authority to do this?” Read more
None of us like having debt. Even when it is what they call “good debt,” such as for an investment, we still prefer to not be in debt. Read more
This is the story about the Commandment-Keeper, Jesus and false assumptions. Read more
They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest (Mark 9:33–34, NIV). Read more
It’s easy for us to waver and doubt when we confront the unfairness of life. Read more
Loneliness is an epidemic that ravages lives everywhere as surely as any epidemic. But when you feel the dark pit of loneliness in your heart, listen to the word of truth: You’re not alone. Read more
For as long as humanity has left its imprint on planet earth, in clay and in stone, in monuments as well as in writing, music, and in art, we have tried to defeat death. Read more
When Jesus entered Jerusalem as a king entering in peace, riding upon a donkey, the people were overjoyed! Read more