“When the disciples asked Jesus why they couldn’t drive out a demon from a certain boy, he replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing [...]
Saturday, August 7, 2010
In Lk 11:5-10 Jesus tells the parable of a man who asked a friend for three loaves of bread at midnight, because he had nothing to offer someone who had come to him on a journey. It was late and inconvenient, and the friend was unwilling to get up from bed, but eventually he gave [...]
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
In war, as in life, it seems one of the most important things God warns his people against is losing heart. He says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” (Prov 4:23, NIV)
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Hebrews chapter 11 talks about many of the great people of faith in the Old Testament, and the things they accomplished by their faith. Interestingly, there’s a recurring theme in that chapter about looking forward to the end destination. In summing up the stories of these heroes of faith, the Bible says: “All these people [...]
Tue, Jul 27, 2010
What could the Bible mean, when it warns, “Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise – why destroy yourself?” (Ecc 7:16-18, NIV).
Sunday, August 8, 2010
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