Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord” John 20:18 (ESV) Of all people, why was Mary Magdalene the chosen one to be the first person to see the risen Christ? Why not someone more prestigious, a favored disciple, or someone with a...
But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but...
“Remember my affliction and my wanderings, the wormwood and the gall! My soul continually remembers it and is bowed down within me. But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;...
And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. And Peter remembered how Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” And he broke down and wept.Mark 14:72 (ESV) Brenda has a favorite cross necklace that was a gift from her...
I have stored up your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. – Psalm 119:11 (ESV) Chuck was a paramedic for a number of years. His work experiences ranged from humorous and absurd to poignant and even terrifying. Many things he saw were not for the faint...
“And all who heard him were amazed and said, “Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem of those who called upon this name? And has he not come here for this purpose, to bring them bound before the chief priests?” But Saul increased all the more in strength, and...
