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Healed by Their Faith

March 10, 2011

It is true. I had four friends. If it had not been for their faith in Jesus, I would have died as a paralytic and in sin. Yes, a paralyzed man can sin. He cannot sin physically because his muscular…

The Greatest Day in My Life

March 9, 2011

I do not know exactly where to begin and how it all happened that my lunch was more important than I was. I was called the, “lad or hi boy.” I was not exactly a boy. I was old enough…

No More Thirst for Sinning

March 8, 2011

It was hot that day and I had to go and get water from Jacob’s well outside of town. The other women went when it was cooler. I could not go with them because I had slept with some of…

Faith Obeys Orders.

March 7, 2011

I was a Roman officer in charge of one hundred soldiers. I led a life of obedience to my superiors and expected no less from my subordinates. I cared for my soldiers and servants and for those over whom I…

A Lesson on Blindness

March 6, 2011

I sat by the side of the road and held out my hands for alms whenever I could. I heard that Jesus was passing and He had stopped in front of me. Then, one of his followers, asked Him, “Who…

It Will Boomerang!

March 5, 2011

Paul, the Apostle began his ministry persecuting the followers of Jesus. While on the road to Damascus, he heard an inaudible voice asking, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the pricks”…

Jesus had His Eyes on Me

March 4, 2011

I am Zacchaeus with two a’s and two c’s. I lived in Jericho. Yes, the Jericho where the walls came tumbling down during the days of Joshua. The walls were rebuilt and the town was still on the map. Today…

Afraid to be Seen with Jesus

March 3, 2011

I admit. It was painful to be confused. And I was confused as confused a man can get. To add insult to injury, I was a teacher of Israel and sat on the highest council in the land. I felt…

Faith has no Limits

March 2, 2011

I was at the end of my wits, my means and my hope. I had turned for help to everyone that showed some glimmer of skill to help me. For twelve years, I had been bleeding constantly. Can you imagine…

Jesus Defended Me

March 1, 2011

It was prayer time. Only, I was not headed for prayer but being dragged to a place where I would be stoned. And of all places they dragged me to the Temple. The house of God had become a common…