When He Said My Name

Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). – John 20:16 There’s something about that verse that gives me chills. The good kind. The kind that stirs something deep in my soul. Mary stood outside the tomb, heartbroken and confused. The one she loved, the oneContinue reading “When He Said My Name”

Even in Agony, He Saw Her

“When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, ‘Woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.” – John 19:26-27 I just finished reading John 19, the chapter where JesusContinue reading “Even in Agony, He Saw Her”

One Verse That Can Change Everything

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”— Matthew 7:12 When Jesus spoke these words, He wasn’t just giving us a polite guideline for good manners. He was giving us a key — a single, clear way to reflect theContinue reading “One Verse That Can Change Everything”

Treasure

Imagine this:You open your phone and see your entire bank balance wiped out. Nothing is there. Scary, right? Panic would set in, I am sure. Now imagine this:Your most treasured relationship. Think of them. Boom, it is ended. They are no longer in your life. You lost this treasured relationship. Hurts, right? Now let meContinue reading “Treasure”

Demonstrate Your Faith

The royal official said, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” “Go,” Jesus replied, “your son will live.”The man took Jesus at his word and departed.John 4:49-50 The man took Jesus at his word. Wow. Can you imagine? Think about it. How often have you been able to take someone at their word, only toContinue reading “Demonstrate Your Faith”