Emulating the Lord Jesus.

“Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the voice of his servant? Let him who walks in darkness and has no light trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God.” (Isaiah 50:10, ESV) Isaiah presents us a portrait of the Suffering Servant, the Messiah. As...

The Power of Faith in Jesus

“‘But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘”If you can”! All things are possible for one who believes.’ Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, ‘I believe; help my...

Taming Our Speech.

“From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.” (James 3:10, ESV) James is focused on the importance of godliness in the speech of the believer. His primary concern is with the words of those who are in...

Ministry of Mercy.

“If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.” (James 2:8-9, ESV) Mercy,...

Our Compassionate Savior.

“And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, ‘He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.'” (Mark 7:37, ESV) The gospels record that Jesus healed many who were deaf and mute, usually referenced in a collective...