Betrayal
When Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus, he betrayed the other disciples as well. The disciples had formed a bond as they had continually walked with Jesus. Together they had grown in insight and understanding. Together they were sent out to preach and demonstrate the Kingdom of God. Equally they had been given the authority . . .
Lavish Devotion
As we celebrate Passover and Easter, I am praying to be like Mary (sister of Martha and Lazarus). Mary did all she could to honor Jesus. I want that to be true of me! The story of her lavish devotion to Jesus is recorded in three of the four gospels.
I am praying for my own story . . .
In the Wilderness
The book labeled “Numbers” in our Bible has a couple different names in Hebrew. The most common Hebrew name is “bemidbar” which means “in the wilderness.” “In the wilderness” is a much more befitting title because the wilderness wanderings . . .