“Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose.” – Isaiah 46:9-10 I tossed … »
Read Luke 8:22-27.Jesus' disciples find themselves in a storm as their boat crosses the Sea of Galilee, and Jesus is sound asleep. In the midst of the storm, as the boat is being swamped with water and the disciples' fears are at their worst, Jesus is woken up; He rebukes the storm and suddenly all is calm. Amazed, but frazzled, in awe but still shaking from fear, the disciples arrive on the other... »
Nothing makes me more indignant than listening to people talk dismissively about the poor—especially when they’re Christians. From your favorite coffee shop to your local church, speaking in harsh generalizations about poverty is accepted and even celebrated. You don’t have to go far to hear someone happily share their complete disdain for people who exist […] »