Category Archives: Healing

The Touch That Changed Everything

In the middle of a chaotic crowd, on the way to an urgent miracle, Jesus stops.He turns.He sees her.And with two simple, tender sentences, He changes a lifetime of suffering into a moment of complete restoration: “Daughter, be encouraged! Your … Continue reading

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Jesus at the Table with the “Scum”: A Lesson in Mercy Over Religion

Imagine the scene: a lively dinner party in a tax collector’s house. The host is Matthew (also called Levi), a man who had just walked away from his lucrative but despised career collecting taxes for Rome. Jesus is there, reclining … Continue reading

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“Just Say the Word” — A Faith That Understands Authority

In this short exchange between Jesus and a Roman officer, we are given one of the clearest pictures in Scripture of humble, confident, mature faith. Jesus says, “I will come and heal him.”The officer replies, “Lord, I am not worthy … Continue reading

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Perfect Love Drives Out Fear — Even the Fear of Disease

In recent years, fear has taken on a very specific shape for many people. Fear of germs. Fear of disease. Fear of getting sick—or making someone else sick. We sanitize, distance, mask, monitor symptoms, and watch the news, often with … Continue reading

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Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord?

That simple question appears in Genesis 18:14, spoken by God Himself: “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” It was asked in a very human moment—one filled with doubt, laughter, and impossibility. The Context: A Laugh Born of Experience Abraham … Continue reading

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“You Will Desire to Control Your Husband, But He Will Rule Over You”

(Genesis 3:16) This is one of the most misunderstood—and often misused—verses in all of Scripture: “You will desire to control your husband,but he will rule over you.” These words have been quoted to justify domination, excuse abuse, and normalize unhealthy … Continue reading

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7 Characteristics of Growing Churches

Church growth in North America isn’t accidental—and it isn’t primarily about style, denomination, or budget. Growing churches tend to share a set of intentional characteristics that shape everything they do. They don’t abandon theology or tradition, but they continually ask … Continue reading

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Restoring My First Love

At 70 years old, I didn’t expect to be saying this—but this past year has been one of the Top 10 years of my life. What makes that even more surprising is how the year began. It didn’t start with … Continue reading

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Winning the Battle of the Mind: How to Control Negative Thoughts

A Biblical Perspective Most spiritual battles are not fought in public. They are fought quietly—between our ears. Negative thoughts don’t announce themselves as enemies. They sound reasonable. Familiar. Even responsible. What if this goes wrong? You’ve failed before. You’re falling … Continue reading

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The Top 10 Questions Jesus Asked

(And Why They Still Confront Us Today) Jesus was a master teacher—but interestingly, He often taught by asking questions rather than giving answers. The Gospels record over 300 questions asked by Jesus. He wasn’t short on truth; He was drawing … Continue reading

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