As a mom, and especially on this recent Mother’s Day, there are no more comforting words to hear than these spoken from Jesus: Matthew 19:13-15 ~ Jesus Blesses the Children Then children were brought to Jesus so He might put His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them. Then Jesus said, “Leave the children alone, and don’t try to keep them from coming to Me, because the kingdom of heaven is made up of people like this.” After putting His hands on them, He went on from there. Children are a blessing in so many ways. Whether […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
The couple didn’t want to see each other before their wedding, but they wanted to pray together. (Image source: K.D. Burke Photography. Article from The Blaze, June 15, 2013) Jesus said, “For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there among them.” Wouldn’t you like to have Jesus as a guest at your wedding? Some people say they don’t believe in organized religion or the control of a church. Some people prefer to worship Jesus from the privacy of their homes, but are not comfortable attending a church or Bible study. However, there is something very wonderful that happens when believers come together […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
Before leaving on my trip to Bangkok, Thailand, I asked God to show me His people while I was there (“I have many people in this city”). Bangkok is a Buddhist city of 8.5 million people and less than 1% are Christian. A couple of days into my trip, I wandered into this shop. I had found the 1%. I asked the young Thai girl in the shop about the Jesus picture hanging on the top shelf. With very broken English, she told me she was Christian. Wanting to know more, I asked her if she attended the Catholic church I saw down the street. She […]
Category:Life, Heart, Soul
“Don’t be afraid, but keep on speaking and don’t be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” – The Lord said to Paul in a night vision. (Acts 18:9-10) What if Paul had not listened, or had not traveled as much as he did? God’s people are everywhere. His angels are everywhere. Jesus is not limited to our earthly space or rules. Jesus is living, always with us in our hearts and souls, and he extends his Saving Grace to everyone who sincerely asks. Tomorrow I will be […]
Category:Life, Heart, Soul
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Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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