What stands out to you most in the story of Jesus calming the sea? If I had to guess, I would say what sticks in our minds is the amazing truth that Jesus is able to command the laws of nature. No one living today can make a storm lay down. If we could, there …
Tag: Faith
A Tiny Seed of Faith
Throughout the gospels, Jesus often talked about the “kingdom of God” or the “kingdom of heaven.” He came to give us access to this kingdom, which I believe the Bible teaches is both a physical place and a spiritual state of being. When the Lord saves us, we enter the kingdom. Our citizenship is in …
Do The Math
I’ve never been a math person, but one thing I do like about it is that there is always a right answer. If we work the problem correctly, we’ll come to an indisputable conclusion. I was reminded yesterday that putting my faith in God is as logical as the equation 1+1=2. If we’re willing to …
An Urgent Introduction
How do you know that Jesus is the Son of God, the promised Messiah? This morning as I read the first chapter of Mark, I was reminded of how much evidence there is in scripture for the one who doubts. If you’re having trouble believing that Jesus is who He says He is, you might …
Look Ahead, Not Back
The following is from our new devotional, Give Me A Faith Like That. As we approach the end of 2022 and the beginning of a new year, we all can look back and find a few regrets. May Samson's story encourage you to take Paul's attitude as your own, and forget what lies behind to …
The Way Of The Word 