Wow this story brings back memories. I can’t help but identify with Jarius. It was 13 years ago that my daughter was born, nearly three months premature. She seemed to be doing well even though she only weighed two pounds. … Read More »

I can picture myself with the withered hand and being somewhat intimidated by the challenging dynamic between the religious leader and Jesus. The man obeyed Jesus, but I can imagine he had questions, like “What’s going on? Who is right? … Read More »

The image that stands out to me the most as I picture the scene in Mark 3:1-6 is the outstretched hand of the man being healed in this story. How vulnerable he must have felt standing in front of this … Read More »

The “picture it” method helps me see the leper’s healing from an entirely new perspective. I can feel his both desperation and hope as he kneels before Jesus. This poor man’s life has begun anew, yet he completely ignored Jesus’ … Read More »

What I really love about this verse is how clear it is that God is the one working. My God is Jesus; he is doing the work. Not Jess. Jesus is the only one that knows all of my needs, … Read More »

I love to meditate on this verse! The word “everything” tells me that God is not limiting in what I can or cannot pray about. There is nothing too big or too small in His perspective. I’m sure He is … Read More »

This verse is very powerful for me. Two things pop out for me. First, Jesus HAS TAKEN HOLD OF ME. He holds me. He IS holding me. He ALREADY holds me. He holds me close to Him in a safe … Read More »

I don’t know about you, but my first response to this verse is “whew, one more thing that God is telling me He is taking care of, that I don’t have to work up. One more place where He desires … Read More »