Monthly Archives: March 2014

The Light of the World We understand light, and we bask in it.  I am old enough to remember a time when the only light to be found in our house after bedtime was the pilot light on a gas … Continue reading →

Ask in his Name   When we understand God’s will this way, we experience greater freedom in our prayer live and less frustration in our walk.  Can God heal us from sickness and disease?  Absolutely!  Will he?  We cannot know for … Continue reading →

Claiming Authority Jesus’ work in our lives has always been a display of divine authority.  He washed us clean by the power of the cross, and raised us up by the power of the resurrection.  He claims authority over all … Continue reading →

Does Jesus still heal?…I answer this question with a resounding “Yes!”  It is good to recognize the purpose of the healings recorded by scripture.  I agree they took place to establish Jesus’ authority and to validate the message of the … Continue reading →

It is any wonder people flocked to Jesus?  His healing percentage was 100% effective, and it was free!  We aren’t told of any animosity in the medical community toward Jesus, but we have to wonder if there weren’t some who … Continue reading →

Jesus wasn’t the only physician in His day.  In his letter to the Colossians Paul calls Luke, the writer of the gospel bearing his name, a doctor (Colossians 4:14).  In Mark 5:26 we are told a woman with a blood … Continue reading →

The Physician Jesus is the greatest healer ever to walk the earth.  He stopped leprosy in its tracks, restored sight, and made the lame to walk.  He even raised the dead! Matthew 4:23 reads, “Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in … Continue reading →

I like to think of Jesus’ parables as “say for example” theology, rounding out our understanding of how we practically apply truth in our daily lives.  This is, to a great degree, how the parables were presented in the first … Continue reading →

Tales of the Kingdom Since the parables describe kingdom behavior, if we view them collectively we can begin to paint a mental image of kingdom life.  If we are in Christ our reality is a place where people have accepted … Continue reading →

The parable that convicts me most is often called the “Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.”  It is found in Matthew 18:21-35 and has a way of reminding us all we have short memories.  The parable was a response to Peter’s question, … Continue reading →