Have We Not All Been Forgiven of Much? The Woman Who Anointed the Feet of Jesus.

Amazing grace! how sweet the soundThat saved a wretch like me!I once was lost, but now am found,Was blind, but now I see… These lyrics from John Newton (1725-1807) are a testimonial to the supernatural transformation effected of those who have received the mercy and forgiveness from Jesus Christ. Newton was a sailor involved in … Continue reading Have We Not All Been Forgiven of Much? The Woman Who Anointed the Feet of Jesus.

Do You Believe in Miracles? The Virgin Birth

“Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you” said the angel Gabriel to Mary (Lk. 1:29).[1] Just a young virgin living in Nazareth betrothed to a carpenter named Joseph, she was both startled and curious as to the meaning of the message. Gabriel then explained, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found … Continue reading Do You Believe in Miracles? The Virgin Birth

Who are the blessed? Beatitudes and Woes From Jesus

Who are the blessed? The word “blessed” generally refers to being a “privileged recipient of divine favor.” [1] Conversely, an experience of “woe” is “pain or displeasure,” so the exclamation in the midst of crisis, “alas!” [2] Well, some might suppose the blessed are those who got it made. They have money to pay the … Continue reading Who are the blessed? Beatitudes and Woes From Jesus