By Kari Tobaben Luke 7:12-13 As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.” As Jesus approached the town of …
By Elijah Cheney Matthew 12:13 Then he said to the man,“Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out and it was completely restored, just as sound as the other. This miracle of Jesus is often overlooked, perhaps because it does not seem as dramatic as raising the dead or feeding thousands with only a small amount of food. Yet, …
By Reagan Robert Matthew 8:26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. In today’s miracle story, Jesus and His disciples sailed across a lake when a storm hit. There were strong winds, heavy rain, and big waves. The disciples felt …
By Vince Parks Matthew 21:19 Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the tree withered. Matthew 7:16 “By their fruit you will recognize them.” Years ago, I had a humbling seminary moment when I confidently wrote …
Please read the following Bible passage and consider the questions listed below. You may even want to discuss them with a family member or friend for further reflection. They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This …
By Rebekah Wehmeyer Matthew 9:28 (AMP) When He went into the house the blind men came up to Him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe [with a deep, abiding trust] that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” In this story of Jesus healing two blind men, Jesus’ question to the blind men …
By John Guest Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Sacrifice, hardship, and endurance are key words for faith and life. We grow up learning about the miracle of Jesus’ entrance on earth. Through suffering, death, and resurrection, He clarified true love and redeemed all people for all time. …
By Ella Eickstead Luke 5:9-11 For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and …
By Paul Cheney Matthew 17:27 “But so that we may not cause offense, go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch; open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for my tax and yours.” I love the natural world. My happy place would be …
By Misty Tabor Matthew 9:20-22 Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.” Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the …
