Jesus entered a village and was met by ten lepers who called out to him: “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us” (Luke 17.13). Through an act of compassion and grace, He healed all ten. Being instructed to go to the temple and show themselves to the priest, they went and were declared clean. One... Continue Reading →

Jesus was born with a defined purpose. In God’s sovereign plan each person is uniquely designed by God for purpose. Christ’s purpose was prophesied from the beginning, described by prophets through time; His purpose was highlighted to Zechariah, Elisabeth, Mary, and Joseph before His birth; His purpose was announced to shepherds by an angel: “Fear... Continue Reading →

        In a time when our world is filled with turmoil, when there are battles being fought, people are dying, and war brings carnage; in a time when nations align against nations, and evil unites against what is good and we wonder what will happen in the next day, the next hour – it is... Continue Reading →

        “See what kind of love the Father has given to us that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared;... Continue Reading →

        The disciple’s expectations, their anticipation of Jesus’ continued influence on the earth dramatically changed on the Cross of Calvary. With the realization of the crucifixion, their hopes were shattered. Christ’s followers initially dispersed; their future was confused. Darkness prevailed on the earth as Christ hung on the Cross, and as He suffered, bled, and... Continue Reading →