Overcoming Spiritual Indifference
“OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL INDIFFERENCE” Luke 7:36-50 In 1976 I traveled to Israel with a group of Christian friends. While in Nazareth, I purchased an olivewood statue of Jesus. I was fascinated …
Now He Had to Go Through Samaria
“NOW HE HAD TO GO THROUGH SAMARIA” John 4:4-14 Two thousand years ago, two strangers met at Jacob’s Well in Sychar, Samaria. Sychar was located near the village of Shechem, …
For When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong
“FOR WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG” 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 The more I learn, the less I know. For every two steps forward, I take one step back. …
Lord, Teach Us to Pray
“LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY” Luke 11:1-13 Jesus prayed often. He prayed at His baptism. He offered a table prayer when feeding the five thousand. He prayed at His …
Entering Another’s Story
“ENTERING ANOTHER’S STORY” Luke 10:25-37 My grandfather, Emil Weis, loved to tell me stories. I have many cherished memories of sitting on his lap, hearing tall tales of the Incredible …