She met Jesus (literally)

This morning I spent time in silence, prayer and meditation on Scripture and I read John's account of Jesus speaking with a woman in Samaria (John 4).  It is a fascinating conversation that centered on water and worship and Spirit.  At the end, she tells him (an interesting stranger to town) that one day the Messiah/Christ will come and will tell her and the world all things.  In a rare moment, Jesus identifies Himself "I who speak to you am he."

She met Jesus LITERALLY.  Her life and apparently a whole town's future was changed by this divine meeting.

What could change in our world if those of us who've met Jesus simply talked Him up a bit more?

Prayer Trumps Activity - it is THE Activity!

I read this statement in a doctoral dissertation:  "God’s glory is revealed when weak servants submit to his supernatural power through prayer."

 

Here's the link to the paper:  http://place.asburyseminary.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1273&context=ecommonsatsdissertations

Prayer is crucial.  Why do modern Christians do so little of it?

Power of Forgiveness

An old friend showed me this article from the Mayo Clinic about forgiveness and what it means to offer it when we are offended or hurt by someone else.  There is power in this act!  Jesus said it best in the parable of the unmerciful servant in Matthew 18 - forgive often and authentically!

Here's the article:  http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/forgiveness/art-20047692

Creating

In reading Chris Guillebeau's book Born for This, he quotes an artist named Leonie:  "Done is better than perfect."

How many things to I (we) leave undone?