Please read Mark 5:22-24a, 35-43 It’s one of the most difficult experiences in life. Whatever age. Young or older. Those times when one’s child is struggling or unwell – and being unable to do anything to comfort them, let alone fix it. Thankfully, for this particular daughter, Jairus and his wife knew what could be… Continue reading Daughter of Jairus (1) – Waiting
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Man from the Gerasenes (1) – Healing
Having arrived in the country of the Gerasenes after a stormy trip across Lake Galilee, Jesus is faced with a challenging situation. There’s a man who’s ‘Mad, bad and dangerous to know’… and there’s no time for a risk assessment. (Please be aware this entry considers the sensitive topic of deliverance ministry.) Please read Mark… Continue reading Man from the Gerasenes (1) – Healing
Man from the Gerasenes (2) – Wholeness
Please read Mark 5:14b-20 After Jesus’ intervention, the man from the Gerasenes is described as being ‘in his right mind’. (Please be aware this entry considers the sensitive topic of mental ill health.) Many have described the man from the Gerasenes as being mentally ill. He may well have been: Mark’s account does include a… Continue reading Man from the Gerasenes (2) – Wholeness
Nicodemus (1) – Darkness
The words of John 3:16 are one of the most well known verses and most quoted of Jesus’ sayings – and behind them lies another story. Please read John 3:1-21 Nicodemus was a leader of the Jews. It’s possible that throughout his life, Nicodemus may have simply accepted all that was taught to him by… Continue reading Nicodemus (1) – Darkness