Category Archives: Healing

The Pull Toward Evil—and the Power to Become Better

There’s something honest—and uncomfortable—about admitting this: left to ourselves, we don’t naturally drift toward what is good. We drift toward what is easy, selfish, and, at times, destructive. You don’t have to look far to see it. It shows up … Continue reading

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How To Overcome The Battle Of The Mind

The greatest battles you and I will ever fight are not out there—they are in here. In the mind. Long before actions are taken, words are spoken, or habits are formed, a quiet war is being fought in our thoughts. … Continue reading

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The Many Ways Jesus Healed People

When you read the Gospels, one thing becomes very clear: Jesus healed people in a wide variety of ways. He wasn’t limited to a single method, formula, or pattern. His healing ministry was personal, intentional, and often surprising. That’s important … Continue reading

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Speak the Truth in Love

One of the greatest challenges in relationships is telling the truth. Most people fall into one of two traps. Some people speak the truth—but they do it harshly, bluntly, and without kindness. Others are loving and gentle—but they avoid telling … Continue reading

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Controlling Your Tongue: One of Life’s Most Important Disciplines

Few parts of the human body are as small—and as powerful—as the tongue. With just a few words we can build someone up or tear them down. We can inspire faith or spread doubt, bring peace or start conflict. The … Continue reading

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The Power of Faith, Prayer, and Forgiveness

One of the most striking statements Jesus ever made about faith appears in the Gospel of Gospel of Mark: “Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and … Continue reading

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What Do You Want Jesus To Do For You?

One day Jesus was leaving the city of Jericho with His disciples and a large crowd. Sitting beside the road was a blind beggar named Bartimaeus. When he heard that Jesus was passing by, he began to shout: “Jesus, Son … Continue reading

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The Side-Effects Of Faith

When we talk about faith, we often define it. We explain it. We defend it. But we don’t always talk about what faith produces. Faith has side-effects. Not the negative kind you see listed at the end of a pharmaceutical … Continue reading

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Faith Versus Fear

(Mark 5:21–43) In Gospel of Mark chapter 5, a desperate father named Jairus falls at Jesus’ feet. His little girl is dying. He begs Jesus to come. On the way, everything seems to unravel. A woman interrupts them. Time passes. … Continue reading

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What Is Faith?

In the Gospel of Mark chapter 5, we meet a woman who had been bleeding for twelve years. She had suffered physically, financially, and socially. According to the law in Leviticus, her condition would have made her ceremonially unclean. She … Continue reading

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