Category Archives: faith

Reading the end of John 13 and the beginning of John 14 without the chapter break helps us gain insight as Jesus approached the fulfillment of His purpose on earth. The disciples struggled to understand. Peter was confused about himself. … Continue reading →

I recently found an old journal entry dated March 12, 2001 which was a few weeks before my first stem cell transplant. I smiled as I read about a high school championship basketball team, knowing the point guard was sitting … Continue reading →

A top priority of any good parent is to establish security in a child. “You are loved; you are safe; you will always have what you need; you do not need to be afraid.” Parents don’t want their children to … Continue reading →

The morning I brought John to eat breakfast with my friend Ed, he commented on Ed’s prayer as we were driving home. “I’ve never heard a prayer like that,” John said. I’m used to praying with Ed, but sometimes he … Continue reading →

“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision carries any weight — the only thing that matters is faith working through love.” (Galatians 5:6, New English Translation) Faith matters to God. In fact, “without faith, it is impossible to please … Continue reading →