Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

Stephen: Becoming like Jesus

Stephen: Becoming like Jesus
How do you react when you’re under pressure? Stress takes us down to the unfiltered core of who we are and unmasks what lies beneath. I want to be like Stephen, who was being like Jesus. While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”Then he fell on his knees and cried out,…
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But Even Now

But Even Now
Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever You ask from God, God will grant you.” Luke 10:21-22 “It’s over. It’s too late.” Have you ever said those words? “If only” usually comes next. But there are no “if onlys” with…
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Praying Scripture

Praying Scripture
God hears when we turn our voice to Him, whether it’s the simple request by a child, our deepest groans, the eloquent words of the seminarian or the vernacular of the street. God hears the heart. But we can also find a rich connection and power in praying scripture. Sometimes we pray the scriptures because…
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Affliction and Hope

Affliction and Hope
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 Life is hard and we go through all kinds of things that aren’t as they should be. Jesus tells us that we will experience…
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