From time to time, it is tempting to think faith should offer us special protection from suffering. Today’s readings remind us that while healing and freedom from suffering are sometimes a gift we receive (like those healed in Samaria), God has promised we will never be alone in the world. The Gospel assures us the […]
For as long as there have been people, there has been difficulty in trusting in God. We are always looking for another sign, irrefutable proof we have found God. The thing about faith is, that it requires us to place our trust constantly in God, however He manifests Himself. For Thomas and Philip in the Gospel today, […]
When we fall short of what God asks of us, we can be overwhelmed by shame, hide in fear, plagued by guilt. We have all kinds of coping mechanisms to deal with these feelings: justification, avoidance, indifference, selfrighteousness, and hardening, just to name a few! The way Jesus has taught is repentance: to turn back […]
Renewal Ministries’ Annual Gathering It’s not too late to watch this year’s Gathering! The recording is available here! Saturday, April 25, 2020 Speakers Ralph Martin and Peter Herbeck answer the questions: What is God saying? And how can I respond? The event also features times of praise and worship and intercessory prayer. Circumstances don’t have to […]
The road to Emmaus has so many beautiful moments. This year, consider expanding on the last line of the Gospel reading. After all the suffering, desolation, confusion, Jesus appears on the road to be with His friends. He helps them to understand, and then He is gone. When it is all over, they tell the […]