Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under His power, and that He had come from God and was returning to God, so He got up from the meal, took off His outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around His waist. He poured water into a basin and began to wash His disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around Him. He came to Simon
I have a problem with life not being fair. I know this isn’t a newsflash for the few of you who have been in my Camry with me as I negotiate driving from Highway 59 on the ramp that leads to 610. The exit is CLEARLY marked, yet thousands of motorists blow by the nice cars who are following the rules in the right lane, so they can squeeze in
In 2007, I enjoyed a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee in Israel. Our tour guide talked about how this is where Jesus calmed the storm and walked on water. In a dramatic fashion, the guy driving the boat cut the engine and we drifted in silence for a few minutes before our pastor asked, “Would anyone like to try?” Matthew 14:22-23 tells the story of Jesus walking on
One of my favorite characters in the Bible is Jesus’ mother Mary. I like her because she’s an inspiration to me. At such a young age, she was able to process some rather large news with an attitude of trust and faith. She continued to face a multitude of unexpected situations with grace. Clearly, this is NOT how I relate to Mary. I could never have done what she did
I volunteer with a group of ladies at Star of Hope the second Wednesday of every month. We pamper the women at this homeless shelter with manicures, pedicures and a listening ear. When I sat down at the beginning of September to bust out a whimsical and charming email reminding the volunteers about our upcoming monthly commitment, I noticed that the message would be distributed on Labor Day. I decided
