Fear vs. Faith Grace, peace, and forgiveness to us all through our Lord, Jesus Christ! Have you ever noticed how often the disciples get scared in the Gospels? It’s almost comforting, really. These are the people closest to Jesus, the ones who see his miracles with their own eyes—and yet they still find themselves terrified….
In Westminster Abbey, an Anglican church located in Westminster, England, there are ten statues commemorating the “Modern Martyrs,” ten individuals who were martyred to the Christian faith in the twentieth century. Placed in 1998, these statues honor “those who have died because they were Christians or promoted Christian ideals,” in the words of Canon Anthony…
Good morning everyone! It’s so lovely to see you all! I’m grateful for the opportunity to share about the work of Nurses Heart to Heart—it’s the international nursing education nonprofit that I work for and that my Mom founded—but first, I want to talk a little about today’s Gospel reading. I was surprised to see…
May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts and minds be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength and our salvation. Amen. The last time I presented, I didn’t have a perpetual-motion thirteen-month-old, so this is going to be short, sweet, and to the point. I think the invitation to…
Mark 1: 14-20 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” 16 As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his…
John 12:1-10: Jesus Anointed at Bethany 12 Six days before the Passover celebration began, Jesus arrived in Bethany, the home of Lazarus—the man he had raised from the dead. 2 A dinner was prepared in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those who ate[a] with him. 3 Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar[b]…
Readings: Genesis 25:19-34; Psalm 119:105-112; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, 0 Lord, our strength and our salvation. I recently learned about a chemistry professor at a Christian university who wanted to help his students not only understand how…
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