In all of the great stories, the hero is a man who rushes into the scene to protect and defend the beautiful damsel.  The damsel is most often in some peril not of her choosing.  The villain is usually a man who wants her for his own diabolical purposes.  The hero will go through any…

The Centurion’s Faith and Compassionate Intercession In the healing stories found in Matthew 8, we see powerful examples of faith and compassion. These accounts show how individuals who were unable to approach Jesus themselves were brought to Him by others. Today, we’ll explore the story of the Roman centurion and his paralyzed servant, focusing on…

Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them. –Matthew 7:19-20     Jesus called sinners to repentance.  Much of what He taught was not very seeker-friendly.  Yet, the men and women who walked the earth with Him were drawn to…

     It dawned on me one day sitting on the couch, in my living room, in my home, surrounded by my family, that if there was a disaster of some type and all of this would be taken from me that I had extended family and friends who would be a safety net.  They would…