The man by the pool felt defeated. Jesus saw, Jesus asked, Jesus helped. This was mercy. The man didn’t deserve help just because he’d been in that condition a long time and didn’t have the support he thought he needed. In fact, he was still a sinful man. How do...

The Pool of Bethesda was a place of healing. Many sick people went there to wait for the stirring of the water, hoping to be the first one in and be healed. Today, the Holy Spirit is like the water of life, stirring in our midst. He is moving and...

Today’s word illustrates the complexity of Creation and humanity’s unique design. The Hebrew word used for “formed” in this passage means “to form, fashion, or create.” It is often associated with the act of shaping or molding. Through Genesis 2:7, God is affirming His rightful authority over human life. This...

Genesis 1:27 reminds us that every human being was created in the image of God. This gives us dignity, value, and purpose. As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect His character and make His light visible in a world that desperately needs Him. Our main work is to...

Anyplace Jesus walked, He gave an invitation. To sit and listen. To come and eat. To pray. To watch. To marvel. To be forgiven. To be cleansed. To be healed. To be made whole. Even to walk with Him. Often, we are only willing to walk a mile with Jesus,...