"Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done."

Luke 24:8

May Our Actions and Our Words Be Faithful to You

Do as I say, not as I do. Sounds like parents who have bad habits that they don't want their children to pick up! But the scribes and the Pharisees are more than parents; they are the arbiters of the

Luke 24:8

Do Our Words Sound Like the Words of Jesus?

When Jesus threw the money-changers out of the temple, he was angry. Was he breaking his own rule? No. He had a good reason for being angry; the money-changers were cheating the people and doing it i

Luke 24:8

Listening God's Words

Wouldn't it be wonderful if all the men and women and children old enough to hear with understanding were attentive to the book of the law! Although I'm sure that it differs from one community to anot

Navigating the Pain of Losing My Partner

I lost my partner unexpectedly last month. We had built a life together, sharing dreams and plans for the future. I was their caregiver during a brief

A Young Adult's Quest for Meaning in Pain

I’m a 24-year-old struggling to make sense of my life after being diagnosed with a chronic illness. It has robbed me of my energy and my dreams, makin

Struggling with Grief and Doubt About Heaven

Hello Pastor Linda, I recently lost my mother, and the grief is overwhelming. While I know she had faith, I can't shake the feeling of doubt about her