Compassion: Jesus’ compassion was not just a feeling but an action—He touched the untouchable. Intentionality: By using intimate touch, Jesus challenged societal norms and redefined purity. Tension ...

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Okay, let’s start. Let’s pray. God, we are the creator of the universe. We invite you to give it to us. We ask that your kingdom come. We will be done here in this room on Earth, the way you’re doing ...

Deep Dive Into Leprosy  λεπρὸς (lepros) – “leper”  The Greek word λεπρὸς (lepros) is used to describe the man who approaches Jesus. While traditionally translated as “leper,” this term ...

It’s been way more difficult to re-assimilate myself back to life at more than 3 mph than I had imagined it would be. Life on the VF was drudgery at best, boring at worst. But, still I enjoyed it and ...

First-century Jewish views on demon possession were deeply rooted in cultural and religious practices. Historical records, such as those from the historian Josephus, describe detailed accounts of ...

Everyone’s got themselves in a hurry. In the movie “Shawshank Redemption”, at age 73 and after 50 years in prison Brooks is let out on parole in 1955. He writes a letter to his friends still kin ...