Scripture: Luke 1:5–7 (NKJV)5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias… His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well advanced in years.Devotiona...  Read More

Scripture: 15 But one of them, seeing that he was healed, returned and, with a loud voice, gave glory to God. 16 He fell facedown at his feet, thanking him. And he was a Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus said, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18 Didn’t any return to give glory to God except this foreigner?” 19 And he told him, “Get up and go on your way. Your faith has saved you.” - Luke 17:15-1...  Read More

Scripture: 15 But one of them, seeing that he was healed, returned and, with a loud voice, gave glory to God. 16 He fell facedown at his feet, thanking him. And he was a Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus said, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18 Didn’t any return to give glory to God except this foreigner?” - Luke 17:15-18 CSB Reflection:The Samaritan man crossed every barrier—cultural, religiou...  Read More

Scripture: 11 While traveling to Jerusalem, he passed between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he entered a village, ten men with leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13 and raised their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 When he saw them, he told them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And while they were going, they were cleansed. 15 But one of them, seeing that he was h...  Read More

Scripture:John 8:11b (NIV)“Go now and leave your life of sin.”Titus 2:11–12 (NIV)For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.Reflection:Jesus didn’t just release her — He redirected her. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” Grace doesn’t...  Read More

Scripture:John 8:10–11 (NIV)Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”Romans 8:1 (NIV)Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.Reflection:The courtyard grew quiet. The accusers walked away. And for the first tim...  Read More