Yesterday, I wrote about how the woman with an issue of blood experiences shaming from powerful men. Today, I want to highlight how Jesus deals with her differently. All the Gospel writers present her as creeping up quietly, nervously and sneaking a quick touch of her garment. Her aim seems to be to make some… Continue reading Jesus and the shamed woman
Tag: love
Love Conquers Fear (12) Perfect Love
Love Conquers Fear (10) “I want to know what love is”
In our next Faithroots video we ask “How do we know what love is.” 1 John 4:7-12 tells us that “God is love” and then goes on to show us how we know God’s love.
Love Conquers Fear (9) Anti-Christ
Who is the anti-Christ? How do we spot him? Should we fear him? (1 John 4:1-6)
Love Conquers Fear (8) Love or Hate?
How do you know if you are filled with love?
Love overcomes Fear (7) Family Likeness
Who do you share a familial resemblance to? (1 John 3:4-10)
Love Conquers Fear (6) Does God really love me?
Thoughts on one of my favourite Bible passages (1 John 3:1-3)
Love conquers Fear (4) Old or New?
“Old or new” – remember Monica’s confusion on Friends. Well some might find the question of a commandment’s status equally confusing
Overcoming Fear (3) Christ our saviour
Here is the third in our series with a look at 1 John 2:1-6. What does fear have to do with repentance and forgiveness?
Love Conquers Fear (2) Forgiveness
Here’s the next in our series on “Love that conquers fear.” Today we are looking at the role forgiveness plays (1 John 1:5-10)