Arms Upheld: Support in Life's Hard Battles H Lynn Pierce

All through school we were taught to give the 'right' answers. We learned what was acceptable and what was not. We learned what was respectful and what was not. So when I heard this certain man's response to Jesus, I was appalled. How could he offer excuses and explanations instead of a direct and respectful response?Then, I had to check myself and lean in closer. Perhaps he had the right answer after all. He was sharing his authentic experience with Jesus. He was creating his own...

This week we return to the pool of Bethsaida (aka Bethesda). John 5:5 tells us, "A certain man was there..." A particular person in the crowd.Jesus saw this man. He knew this man. This certain man. Then He approaches him and asks a question, hears his heart, and heals him. This is just like Jesus, isn't it? Doesn't he do the same with us? Listen in to hear more about this 'certain man.' and how his story is ours as well. Bible verses referred to in this episode:John 5:2-9Find me on Inst...

Chapter 5 of John tells us of an account of Jesus healing a man. He was unable to get to the pool when it stirred because of his disability. Jesus saw him, knew how long he'd waited, and approached him. Then He asked the man, "Do you want to get well?"We may not be sick, blind, lame, or paralyzed like those in the crowd that day, but we all are disabled in some way. There are areas of our lives in which we are unable to do that which we need to do. Perhaps we don't spend much time thinking ab...

How do you process challenging news? Where do your thoughts go? Worse case scenarios? Problem solving strategies? Growth opportunities? And what emotions hit you? Do you get overwhelmed, focused, or simply shut down?When we receive information that changes our lives in some way there's a period of processing. What does yours look like?Join me in taking time this week to discover just that.And let's pray together the words of Psalm 16:8:I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, ...

Have you ever had someone pray over you something you couldn't dream possible? Their words are beyond what you would ever have thought to ask for yourself?This has happened to me a few profound moments in my life. One recently. And as others speak prophetic words over my life, I start to believe in their vision of what was beyond possible to me only moments before.What is currently beyond possible to you?Remember, nothing is impossible with God.Bible verses referred to in this episode:2 Samue...

Have you ever found your worth in your accomplishments? You are already saved, but you still keep working at it? Or finding yourself feeling like you have to prove it?If we read through the words of Jesus and Paul, we can come to an understanding that the Bible is a story of our need for Jesus, but the only way to benefit in this is to do nothing...except believe in Him.Is it possible to grow in faith by doing nothing but trusting in Him?Bible verses referred to in this episode:1 Samuel 24Luk...