The Healing at Bethesda    John 5:1-15 NIV - The Healing at the Pool - Some time - Bible Gateway In Jerusalem, near the Sheep Gate, lies a pool called Bethesda—meaning House of Mercy—surrounded by five porches where the sick, blind, and paralyzed wait for healing. Tradition holds that an angel stirs the waters, and the first to enter is healed. Among the crowd is a man who has been disabled for thirty-eight years, unable to reach the water in time. Jesus approaches him—not with ritual or spectacle, but with a piercing question: “Do you want to be made well?” The man explains his helplessness, but Jesus bypasses the pool entirely. With divine authority, He says: “Rise, take up your bed and walk.” Instantly, the man is healed. This miracle, performed on the Sabbath, stirs controversy among religious leaders. Yet it reveals Jesus as the true source of healing—one who sees, speaks, and restores beyond tradition or timing. The Transfiguration of Jesus   Matthew 17:1-9 N...

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 A Song of David. 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5  Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Me, Blog creator. By the guidance of the only true God.  Bible Questions Answered | GotQuestions.org (21) Pink Fantastic - YouTube The Way To God's Heaven

   Grace and the Pink-Shoe Parade    Grace was not very big. He wasn’t very strong. He had two teeth, four wobbly legs, and shoes so pink they made butterflies jealous. He lived in a cozy nook at the edge of the Wiggly Woods, where the clouds giggled and the trees told bedtime stories. Everyone thought Grace was supposed to be a Sin Eater. But Grace didn’t like eating anything heavier than marshmallows. He tried once to nibble a grumble, but it gave him hiccups for a week. So, Grace did something else. He gave gifts. Not toys or candy or glittery hats (though he did love glittery hats). Grace gave something better: He gave forgiveness . Whenever someone tripped over their temper or spilled a secret they shouldn’t have, Grace would wobble over, tap his pudgy nose, and say: “It’s okay. You’re still wonderful.” And just like that, the world felt lighter. Grace's Town Visit. Here he is— Grace , standing in the heart of a whimsical town, surrounded by gentle souls who nee...

 Liora and the Mercy Beneath Sunnystar Beneath the glimmering waves outside Sunnystar Liora stirred. Her pink and white form shimmered like a living prayer, nestled among coral and kelp. She was no ordinary octopus—her heart pulsed with a quiet awareness, not born of instinct alone, but awakened by the goodness of God's mercy. Sunnystar, a city of light and innovation, had grown proud and prosperous. Yet beneath its brilliance, the lifeblood of its land—the underground waters—had faltered. The ancient pipe system, corroded and forgotten, had become a tangled mess. Gardens withered. Fountains stilled. And the people, once joyful, grew weary. But God, rich in mercy, saw the need. And in His kindness, He stirred the deep. Liora felt it—not as a command, but as a gentle beckoning. A warmth in her spirit, a whisper in the currents: Go. Not for glory. Not for recognition. But because mercy moves toward brokenness. She descended into the labyrinth of pipes, her tentacles moving with grace...

Billy Graham’s View of the Holy Spirit: One of the greatest evangelists of his time. • Trinitarian Foundation: Graham consistently affirmed the Holy Spirit as fully God—co-equal with the Father and the Son. He emphasized the Spirit’s divine attributes: omniscience, omnipresence, omnipotence, and eternality. • Personal and Active: He taught that the Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force but a divine Person who speaks, teaches, convicts, comforts, and empowers. • Evangelistic Role: Graham saw the Spirit as central to conviction of sin and drawing people to Christ. His sermons often highlighted John 16:8— “He will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment.” • Transformational Power: He emphasized the Spirit’s role in sanctification, producing the fruit of the Spirit and empowering believers for holy living and bold witness. • Practical Theology: Graham’s theology was lived out in crusades, altar calls, and discipleship. He didn’t often delve into academic nuance, bu...

  Here it is the radiant city I envisioned it is ready to be occupied. Clean and Pure - Revelation 21-22 The towering wall stands 216 feet high, its foundation gleaming with twelve distinct gemstones, each symbolizing divine beauty and eternal promise. Inside, the crystal-clear golden building rises in perfect symmetry—1,500 miles in every direction—like a heavenly cube of light. Down the center of the city's main street flows a river as clear as glass, reflecting the golden glow of the structure above. On either side, lush fruit trees flourish, bearing a dazzling variety of fruits in vibrant hues, their leaves whispering life and healing. Here it is, the city now pulses with life. People of all nations. People of every tribe and tongue walk its golden streets, clothed in flowing garments of white, blue, red, and green. Some pause beneath the fruit trees, marveling at the abundance. Others stroll beside the crystal river; their faces lit with joy and reverence. Children laugh, elde...

  A Message of Grace and Light In a world shaped by personal choices and paths of our own design, many carry burdens they were never meant to bear. But there is hope—offered not through effort or merit, but through a gift. The Lamb—Jesus Christ, the Son of God—gave His life to pay the price for every sin, every wound, every regret. His sacrifice wasn’t for the righteous, but for the weary, the wandering, and the broken. Through Him, the door to grace stands open. This isn’t religion. It’s redemption. It’s the invitation of the Great I Am—the Creator who longs to restore what was lost and offer living water that flows freely from His throne. A love so pure, it lights the city of God. A promise so radiant, it descends like a bride prepared for her beloved. You don’t have to earn it. You only need to receive it. A Visual Meditation for the Seeking Soul Beneath the golden glow of heaven, the New Jerusalem descends—radiant as a bride prepared for her beloved. Its walls shimmer with divi...

  Creation and Placement in Eden God forms Adam from the dust and breathes life into him, placing him in a lush, divinely crafted garden called Eden—a paradise filled with trees, rivers, and purpose. Eve is created from Adam’s side to be his companion, symbolizing unity and shared nature.   Divine Command and Temptation God gives them freedom to eat from any tree except one: the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. This command sets the stage for a test of trust and obedience. The Fall A cunning serpent deceives Eve into eating the forbidden fruit. Adam follows her lead, and in that moment, sin enters the world. Their eyes are opened, but innocence is lost. They feel shame, hide from God, and cover themselves with fig leaves. Judgment and Exile God confronts them, pronounces consequences—pain, toil, and mortality—and banishes them from Eden. Yet even in judgment, He provides garments and hints at redemption: the first whisper of a coming Savior who will crush evil’s head. ...

  Beneath the Canopy of Grace He stood at the edge of everything—life, uncertainty, the vast unknown. The ground beneath him pulsed with light, not because he had earned it, but because something greater had called him worthy. Around him, unseen forces stirred guardians not of his choosing, but of a higher kindness. Their presence was quiet, yet unmistakable. Above, the stars shimmered with ancient promises. Below, the earth held stories older than memory. And in the space between, he walked forward—not perfect, not powerful, but somehow protected. He hadn’t asked for help. He hadn’t qualified for favor. Yet it came. Not as a transaction, but as a gift. Because grace—true grace—is never earned. It simply arrives. Titus 2:11 ESV - For the grace of God has appeared, - Bible Gateway 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV - But he said to me, “My grace is - Bible Gateway Bible Questions Answered | GotQuestions.org

Ephesians 2:8-10 ESV - For by grace you have been saved - Bible Gateway Hello Bloggers! What would I do with the unmerited gift of grace? To answer that, we must return to the beginning—when God spoke the universe into existence. He didn’t fashion us to be mere automatons, programmed without choice. Instead, He gave us the sacred gift of free will. But with that freedom came desire—desire that often turned inward, seeking only what pleased the self. In Eden, the paradise God lovingly prepared, humanity chose rebellion. Sin—selfishness, cruelty, greed, even violence—entered the world, staining what was once pure. And because God is holy, utterly set apart, He could not allow corruption to dwell in His perfect creation. So, he placed a flaming sword, turning in every direction, to guard the way back to the Tree of Life. From that moment on, the universe groaned under the weight of sin. Every soul born into it carried the need for redemption—a restoration only grace could offer. But grace...

  This passage often cited as a prophecy about Jesus Christ. It describes a “suffering servant” who is despised, rejected, and ultimately dies for the sins of creation.   Isaiah 53 English Standard Version 53  Who has believed what he has heard from us?      And to whom has the arm of the  Lord  been revealed? 2  For he grew up before him like a young plant,      and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him,      and no beauty that we should desire him. 3  He was despised and rejected   by men,      a man of sorrows  and acquainted with  grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces      he was despised, and we esteemed him not. 4  Surely, he has borne our griefs      and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken,    ...