"By this time a lot of men and women of doubtful reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not at all pleased. They growled, 'He takes in sinners and eats meals with them, treating them like old friends.' Their grumbling triggered this story. 'Suppose one of you [...]
Anyone who knows me knows that my favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11, which reads, "'I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord. 'Plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you hope and a future.'" This is a very commonly known verse with a majority of Christians. Many of [...]
There can be times in our lives where it can be hard to believe that God is good. We see cancer affect many individuals, families torn apart by divorce, children starving across the world. There is so much pain in our world, and it can be hard sometimes to see that God is good. Some [...]
In the life of ash 