Category Archives: Faith

Epiphany IV: Peter’s Speech

At Solomon’s Colonnade, an unexpected bloom appears — the restoration of one long crippled. Peter makes clear this did not happen by his power or John’s alone, but through an ancient love, wounded yet never destroyed.

Hidden in Plain Sight: A Christmas Video for 2025

What if Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus, and even Cinderella were carrying a forgotten Gospel memory? This Christmas reflection uncovers clues hidden in art, folklore, and Scripture that reveal a deeper story.

Barnabas and The Ministry of Encouragement

I enjoy reading and commenting on ThePreachersWord blog, written by Ken Weliever, as often as my schedule allows. In a recent post, he lifts up 1 Thessalonians 5:11—“The Ministry of Encouragement”—and shares how he once preached a lesson entitled “Disciples Bear Burdens.” I’ve reblogged it below so you can read it first, then scroll down to read the comment IContinue reading “Barnabas and The Ministry of Encouragement”

Jesus Woman!

According to ThePreachersWord, a recent graduation speech caused such controversy that over 216,600 people have signed a petition calling for the removal of the Kansas City Chief’s Kicker, Harrison Butker from the National Football League. Addressing the female graduates, Butker said. “I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolic liesContinue reading “Jesus Woman!”

Significance of 6:13 in Biblical Passages and Meaningful Reflections

Wow, I woke up on Saturday morning with a loud crack of thunder! When I checked the time, it was 6:13. With that realization, I was sure this was God telling me all would be well and to quit worrying—let me explain. Firstly, I know that when Moses, the Teacher of Israel, spoke to God,Continue reading “Significance of 6:13 in Biblical Passages and Meaningful Reflections”

Are You Shaken?

The Name of Jesus matters and the Name of Jesus filled and fills believers with Jesus the Holy Spirit. Way back in Jeremiah’s day, God called Jeremiah saying: See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.” And the word ofContinue reading “Are You Shaken?”

Home Improvement

Ken Weliever and his wife Norma Jean recently took a trip to Jerusalem. They are blessed and Ken’s blog posts are a blessing to many of his readers. Ken’s blogs from Jerusalem brought Jerusalem to me and others who are not so blessed to be able to travel abroad. Walking on water, travelling across oceansContinue reading “Home Improvement”

The Magdalene Affair

July 22 was the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene. At church on Sunday, the sermon focused the congregation’s attention on the Magdalene pointing out that the name Mary was a very common name back in the day and that modern edited versions of Scripture reveal there were at least 7 different women named Mary.  IContinue reading “The Magdalene Affair”