A Comparison Story
A scandalous scene was unfolding at Simon the Pharisee’s dinner party. A prostitute had crept in and was crouched, weeping…
Jesus’ Heart of Forgiveness
Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 Is there a person in…
Pouring Out Our Hearts to God
Have you ever poured out your heart before the Lord? “Downhearted, deep anguish, crying bitterly” are the emotions of the…
God, Do You Really Care About Me?
Did you know that some of Jesus’ closest followers were women? Mary Magdalene, from whom he cast out seven demons,…
Jesus Guards My Soul
Several years ago, I began to picture myself in the guarded fortress of God’s care as a way to help…
The Lord, Our Shepherd
The Lord is my Shepherd; I have all that I need. (Psalm 23:1) The Twenty-Third Psalm offers us a real…
New Mercies Every Morning
There are few things sweeter than watching a baby take her first few steps. No one expects the infant to…