‘“While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher any more?”’ (Mark 5:35 NIV)
This passage captures one of the most heartbreaking interruptions in Scripture. Jairus, a synagogue leader, had pleaded with Jesus to heal his dying daughter.…
“So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it someday for a crown.” (Baptist Hymnal 93, 1956 Edition)
The refrain of the Hymn “The Old Rugged Cross” challenges us to embrace the significance of the cross and be…
“Immediately, Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, why did you doubt?” And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down.” (Matthew 14:31-32 NIV).
At the word of Jesus, Peter walked on water while he kept his eyes on Jesus, but when he focused on the…