In Mark 5 there is a story about Jesus healing a demon possessed man that has always stuck with me. The story starts right after the famous moment where Jesus is aroused from his sleep and calms a raging storm. And the reason they are at sea is to reach this place called the Gerasenes… Continue reading

Being brave is not always something that’s felt, it’s just something you do.  You do it in the face of fear, risky outcomes, and unknown outcomes. You do it when your enemy is staring you down with taunting statements of defeat. You do it not because you have something to prove, you just do it.… Continue reading

The story of Jesus begins in the book of Exodus. Genesis ends with all of Israel going down into Egypt and having favor because of a man named Joseph. Joseph had a position of authority and favor so Israel settled there and prospered for about 400 years. And as Israel became more and more numerous… Continue reading

“True love causes pain. Jesus, in order to give us the proof of his love, died on the cross. A mother, in order to give birth to her baby, has to suffer. If you really love another, you will not be able to avoid making sacrifices.” -Mother Teresa Continue reading

Tomorrow morning if you wake upAnd the sun does not appearI… I will be hereIf in the dark we lose sight of loveHold my hand and have no fearCause I… I will be here I will be hereWhen you feel like being quietWhen you need to speak your mindI will listenAnd I will be hereWhen… Continue reading