Called To Love

  There’s a woman in Scripture whose story mirrors so much of our human struggle. For twelve years, she carried pain, shame, and disappointment. Doctors had failed her. Resources had run out. Yet, with just enough strength, she pressed her way through the crowd to touch the hem of Jesus’ garment—and in that single act of faith, her life was forever changed (Mark 5:25–34). Her story teaches us timeless truths about what it means to live by faith when life feels overwhelming. --- Just Enough Strength The woman didn’t have much left. After years of suffering, she only had enough faith to whisper, “If I only touch His cloak, I will be healed.” Sometimes, that’s us—running on empty, clinging to a sliver of hope. And yet, that “just enough” strength is all God requires. He honors even the smallest reach of faith. --- Seeking Relief She had tried everything—every doctor, every remedy, every resource—yet nothing worked. Relief finally came, not through people or possessions, but through Je...

  We live in a world where identity is questioned daily. Social media pushes us to brand ourselves. Society pressures us to define who we are by what we do, how we look, or what we own. Yet, before culture ever asked, “Who are you?” God declared, “I Am That I Am” (Exodus 3:14). God’s statement was not a slogan or a hashtag. It was a declaration of His eternal, unchanging, self-existent nature. He is not defined by shifting circumstances, unstable governments, or trending headlines. He is I Am—the same yesterday, today, and forever. Who Do You Say That I Am? Jesus repeated the identity question to His disciples in Matthew 16:15. Surrounded by idol worship in Caesarea Philippi, He asked, “Who do you say that I am?” That same question echoes today. The culture says He’s a good teacher, a prophet, or maybe even irrelevant. But the answer has to be personal. Who is Jesus to you? For some, He’s peace in an anxious world. For others, He’s provision in the face of inflation and economic s...