Jesus’ first miracle was at the request of His earthly mother. It was for her friends facing embarrassment at their child’s wedding. Isn’t that a surprising choice for His first miracle? He hadn’t planned it and even told Mary it wasn’t time yet. Jesus’ first miracle […]
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The Stuff of Courage
Have you ever wondered where a person gets the courage to face ridicule, sickness, punishment, death, and even torture? Acts of courage are a wonder and have been a mystery to me. What makes someone stick with their beliefs in the face of fear, hold their […]
Don’t Give Up
Do you ever feel like God is distant when you pray? Remember, His desire for us to know Him is much greater than our own. I used to read Hebrews 11:6 from a corrective stance. However, today, I saw it in a different way. In this […]
The Gift of Prayer (part 2)
Have you ever heard, “It’s more blessed to give than receive”? In “The Gift of Prayer (part 1),” I explained how sometimes, when I pray for others, I get encouragement for them. It’s often in the form of a poem. I’ve had people bless me this […]
The Gift of Prayer
Most of the time, the poetry I write is born from a time of reflection and prayer. Sometimes, it’s during intercession, a fancy word for praying for others. Praying is an essential part of the Christian life. It’s where we get to know God and grow […]