Tag Archives: Faith

‘Who touched Me?’ Jesus asked.  When they all denied it, Peter said, ‘Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.’  But Jesus said, ‘Someone touched Me; I know that power has gone out from me.’ Luke 8:45-46 (NIV) Jesus is Healer.  He has power, He has mercy, compassion, and ...

Saeed Abedini and his family mourned an anniversary this week. Imprisoned by Iran because he is a Christian, Friday, September 26, 2014 marked Saeed’s second year of captivity. Iranian-born, Abedini is an American citizen—a pastor who went back to Iran (at the request of the government) to build an orphanage. Condemned ...

Back in January, my wife and I decided to dub 2014, “The Year of Blessed Victory”. We had plans of successfully conquering everyday struggles and were hopeful that God would bestow a miraculous financial blessing upon our family. In retrospect, I can see God laughing at our infantile declaration. “I ...

Eighty years ago, it was a gold stick pin with small diamonds on each end. My great-grandfather wore it on his lapel for special occasions. In 1954 it was made into a ring with a white pearl on top and given to my mother for her eighth-grade graduation gift. From ...

‘Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous?  Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.’  Joshua 1:9 (HCSB) All of us have fears.  We are all afraid of something.  Most people greatly fear death.  But we can fear heights, or have fear ...