Happenings (page 39)

The words we speak are an expression of confidence in the loving, compassionate, and healing power of Jesus personally for us.

The leprosy stigma did not end with the community’s condemnation. The leper, him/herself, felt the pain of their unworthiness to be around people.

Sometimes the rock foundation of our faith is found in the simple actions we take to help one another.

The nugget I will hold onto is that faith is precious and should never be treated carelessly.

“Never judge anyone, condemn anyone, blame anyone, or value anyone based on things they do not choose.”

From the desert where he was tempted to the Garden of Gethsemane, where he spent his last night in prayer before his death, Jesus prayed.