“Do you think they’ll make their move today?” Matthew glanced at Thomas. Thomas shrugged. “Don’t know. I doubt it, but who knows?” Jesus led His disciples from Bethany to Jerusalem. Their shadows grew shorter with each step. Jesus stepped off the road and headed to a fig tree. “I hope He finds enough for all… Continue reading NO FRUIT
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THE COLT
“Why in the world did you bring that to Jerusalem today? You can’t sacrifice it. The streets are going to be too crowded as it is. The last thing anybody needs is a donkey to stumble over.” Simon tied the young donkey to a post. “I thought maybe somebody might need help in carrying stuff… Continue reading THE COLT
DINNER INVITATION
“He’s coming. He’s coming. I need to get closer to see Him.” Zacchaeus tried to push between people on the outskirts of the crowd. An elbow came down on his forehead, knocking him to the ground. “Back off, buzzard. Jesus isn’t here for you of all people.” Zacchaeus stood up and brushed himself off. The… Continue reading DINNER INVITATION
THEIR FAITH
Martha walked from the livingroom to the kitchen. People covered nearly every square foot of space. She went outside for fresh air. A man ran up to her. “Jesus is coming with His men.” Her feet carried her to the city gate. She found Jesus there. “Lord, if You’d been here Lazarus would still be… Continue reading THEIR FAITH
THE DELAY
As a group of six women with babies approached Matthew he glanced back at Jesus. Jesus was smiling at a man holding his mat. “Go. Your faith has made you well.” He looked past Matthew and smiled at the women. Matthew stepped aside and escorted the ladies to the Rabbi. Jesus held each of the… Continue reading THE DELAY
THE STONES
Jesus stopped in Solomon’s porch to soak up the winter sun’s heat at mid-day. His disciples followed His example. The Feast of Dedication was near its end. A mob from Jerusalem soon surrounded them. A few Sadducees and Pharisees were mixed in. A man with a half gray beard stepped forward. “If you’re the Messiah… Continue reading THE STONES
IS IT LAWFUL TO DIVORCE?
Jesus smiled as the crowd of people pressed in. Some women with children crowded around him. Each one held an infant for Him to touch. Matthew stepped in. “Please, ladies, we have more important things to attend to.” Jesus pushed Matthew back. “Leave them alone. I have time for children. They need a touch, too.”… Continue reading IS IT LAWFUL TO DIVORCE?
ISRAEL’S KING
David paced the roof of his home. His thoughts were of his nation’s future. A prayer came to his lips. “LORD, I need You now. My heart is heavy for Your people. We’ve been at war with ourselves. I know that must break Your heart. Shall I remain king of just Judah, or has the… Continue reading ISRAEL’S KING
How to become a curmudgeon
Two roads diverged in my life and I must decide which one to take. There’s the bright sunny happy lane filled with green meadows and fair lakes and trees with shade to rest under, and there’s the dark path through the forest that blocks out the sun with gloom. Let’s take the gloomy road and… Continue reading How to become a curmudgeon
UNEXPECTED LOSS
Abishai walked next to David and matched his pace. “Are you glad we aren’t fighting against our own people?” David kept looking forward. “Of course, this whole time with the Philistines has been an experience I never imagined I’d ever have. Almost a year and a half of not looking over my shoulder wondering if… Continue reading UNEXPECTED LOSS