Women Followed Jesus: Mary Magdalene
In addition to his disciples, Jesus had many others who followed him. I found 34 references about “a large crowd who followed Jesus”. Women were part of the crowd who followed him, support him and…
A Camel Through the Eye of a Needle
There is an acquaintance who enjoys talking about how much money he has and attempting to hold it over everyone’s head. He doesn’t even realize he is doing this, but more than one person has…
Song Story: This Ole House
I’m familiar with the song This Ole House, but knew nothing of it’s origin. Only when researching the story behind another song, did I discover the story behind this song. The song was written by…
Names of God: Yahweh-Bore
Yahweh-Bore means the Lord Creator. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 “By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of…
The Disciples: Matthais, the 13th Disciple
Judas Iscariot has betrayed Jesus, who has been crucified and risen from the grave. Judas was remorseful for his actions and killed himself. Jesus has ascended to heaven and the disciples gather in the upper…
Taking Our Troubles to the Lord
Doubt and fear was welling up within me and my thoughts were getting the best of me. I could feel my anxiety rising and worry increasing. Normally when this happens I can spiral out of…
Song Story: It Is No Secret What God Can Do
It Is No Secret, was written by Craig Stuart Hamblen, who also wrote Until Then. Hamblen was the son of a Methodist minister and is considered one of radio’s first “singing cowboys”. He lived a…
Names of God: Yahweh Yireh
Yahweh Yireh means the Lord will provide. So Abraham Called That Place ‘yahweh Yireh. {Genesis 22:14} I enjoyed the way one author explained the term, “the Lord who sees ahead of me.”
The Disciples: Judas Iscariot
Judas Iscariot is the most reviled of the 12 disciples, after all he was the one who betrayed Jesus. The name Judas is Hebrew and means praise or the praised one, while Iscariot is Greek…
Asking the Lord for Help
Martin Luther said “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” There was a time when I thought prayer was only when in trouble or a form…
Song Story: Through It All
The song Through It All was written by Andráe Crouch and is his biography and testimony wrapped up into one. Andráe Crouch was born on July 1, 1942 in Los Angeles, California. He experienced devesating…
Names of God: Yahweh Shalom
Yahweh Shalom means the Lord of peace. Shalom is not dependent on circumstances and speaks of wholeness, harmony, completeness and peace. If you remember in the book of Judges when the Lord appeared to Gideon.…
The Disciples: Thomas
The disciple Thomas is commonly known as doubt Thomas, but we’ll get to that in a moment. In the first three gospels {and book of Acts}, Thomas is only mentioned as one of the disciples…
We Are All the Same
Working in skilled care, we have a variety of people and personalities. Some came from the poorest of situations and little education, while others are well educated and have considerable money. However, we treat everyone…
Hymn Story: Sweet, Sweet Spirit
There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit was written by gospel songwriter Doris Mae Akers. She was born in Brookfield, Missouri on May 21, 1923. She was one of ten children and developed an interest in music…
Names of God: Yahweh
Yahweh was the god of the Israelites. This was the name revealed to Moses. This is regarded as the personal name of God. Scholars believe the personal name of God was known long before Moses…
The Disciples: Simon the Zealot
Simon the Zealot is one of the most obscure of the disciples. The name Simon is a Greek name meaning to listen. Luke listed in the list of the apostles, “Simon called Zelotes.” {Luke 6:14-16}…
From Impossible to Doable
Hudson Taylor, who was a missionary to China, said “I have found that there are three stages in every great work of God: first, it is impossible, then it is difficult, then it is done.”…
Hymn Story: Surely Goodness and Mercy
Surely Goodness and Mercy is another beautiful hymn that I grew up singing but only recently did I read the amazing story behind this hymn. The hymn was the collaboration of two well known gospel…
Names of God: Yeshua
Yeshua was a common alternative to the name Yehoshua or Joshua. In Greek, the name is spelled Jesous, which was translated into the Latin Jesus. This is also the English spelling used. The Messianic Jews…