After Jesus gave his disciples very troubling news, he told them in John 14:1-14, "Let not your hearts be troubled." He went on to say what to do instead and gave them and us three reasons not to be troubled. Although this text is simply the next one in our series on the Gospel of John, it is timely during these days of pandemic.
Two stories combine to show how Jesus has power to make people whole again and to call us to believe his words.
As David’s covenant with David held firm through difficult times, so God’s covenant with us keeps us throughout our lives.
In prayer, the natural counterpart of giving thanks is to make requests. Together, thanking and requesting help us live out the uniquely Christian combination...
