by Jeanni Shepherd | Oct 29, 2021 | Stories of Jesus
Based on John 21 I should have just kept my big mouth shut. If only I hadn’t promised to stay with him to the end. If only I hadn’t turned on him. If only I’d known what to say when he appeared in the room that first time. Every time I’ve seen him since he came back,...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Oct 26, 2021 | Stories of Jesus
Luke 4:14-31 tells a story of Jesus in the beginning of His ministry. As you read the passage, put yourself in the story. Who are you in the scene? What do you hear? What do you see? What do you feel? Who is Jesus in this story? What is He doing? Here’s one point of...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Oct 22, 2021 | Stories of Jesus
One day in one of the villages there was a man covered with leprosy. — Luke 5:12 MSG It truly was a death sentence. Once diagnosed with leprosy so much was lost…home, status, welcome, the right to choose, comfort, relationship, place…all this a result of a...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Oct 19, 2021 | Stories of Jesus
Read Mark 4:35-41 We were tired, hot, ready to be done. Sweaty, grasping, hungry people had surrounded us all day long. The only thing greater than the incessant crowds was their relentless needs. Big needs. Small needs. Heartbreaking ones. It was all just so...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Oct 15, 2021 | Stories of Jesus
Read Mark 3:13-19 Jesus has just chosen His disciples and they’re not altogether sure what that means. But they are chosen and glad of it. Arriving at their resting place on the mountain, Jesus began to speak to the twelve: I have a job for you; one that will take you...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Oct 13, 2021 | Stories of Jesus
He climbed a mountain and invited those he wanted with him. They climbed together. He settled on twelve and designated them apostles. The plan was that they would be with him, and he would send them out to proclaim the Word and give them authority to banish demons....
