Please read 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c.  Naaman was a chief military commander of Syria and an enemy of Israel and Judah.  He was an honorable man and then there’s a but.  But is a big word for three letters.  When but is used in a sentence it dismisses what’s been said, it puts the hearer on the defensive, and it redirects us to pay attention to what’s next. And this but is…Naaman was a leper.        Immediately, we meet a captive, a faith filled young woman, who cared for Naaman’

Please turn to Luke 17:5-10 and read what Jesus says about faith. We step into the middle of a conversation. Nudging the disciples along,...

Please read Luke 16:19-31. Here Jesus offers us a glimpse of what is to come. While Jesus does speak of the angel and the torment, agony,...

Please read Luke 15:1-7.     During the time of Jesus’ ministry, the people were divided (the righteous and unclean). To see Jesus...

Please read Luke 15:1-7.     During the time of Jesus’ ministry, the people were divided (the righteous and unclean). To see Jesus...

Please read Philemon.  Paul had time as he penned this letter from prison.  He had a serious matter to discuss with Philemon but prior to...

James was the brother of Jesus.  James witnessed the miracles, but as written in John 7, he was skeptical.  When James witnessed the...

Read Psalm 51.  David, the great grandson of Ruth and Boaz, was summoned by the prophet Samuel.   You see, Samuel was sent to Jesse’s...

Please turn to Ruth 1:6-18.  Ruth teaches that love may require uncompromising sacrifices.  It also highlights God’s faithfulness and...