Last week in my bible study group I distributed copies of healing bible verses. I gathered them online for a friend battling cancer about a year ago. I’ve felt prompted to share because we are praying for many who have serious illness or physical ailments. As I was reading through the healing bible verses and reflecting on divine healing in the book of Acts that we are studying together, I was convicted of my unbelief. Continue reading Same Power. →

Sometimes my kids and I watch the show called ‘The Real Winning Edge’. It comes on Saturday mornings in Fox network for our area. It’s about stories of teenagers who overcome great obstacles, and live admirably and victoriously. Many times in their suffering they find God, and their personal relationship with God deepens during their trials. Continue reading The Real Winning Edge. →

“And blessed is he who is not offended because of me.” – Matthew 11:6 (NKJV) 

Jesus says this in response to John the Baptist’s inquiry whether or not he is the Messiah. I’ve been contemplating a lot on why Jesus would say this rather than tell John ‘yes or no’. I don’t know how John received Jesus’ reply but I think I can draw a parallel with my own personal experiences.  Continue reading Healing wounded soldiers. →

The book, “Blessing of a skinned knee.” by Wendy Mogel uses Jewish teachings to raise self-reliant, optimistic and well-mannered children. This book shares key Jewish principles to teach your kids with the expectation that they follow them. Also, it’s better to allow your children to ‘skin their knee’ from the fall of their mistakes and shortcomings under your careful guidance at home versus navigating through as adults with their issues.  Continue reading Blessing of a skinned knee. →