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I regularly pray for things that are unlikely to come about quickly, if at all.

Does a good woman give and give and give without thought to her own well-being?

This passage contains one of Jesus’ most powerful questions: “But who do you say I am?” It also contains the striking directive, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take their cross and follow me.” These two lines compel each of us to ask ourselves not only who we think Jesus really is but also just how far we are willing to go to follow him.

Proclaiming God’s abundance or dwelling in perceived scarcity?

Hearing the word and doing it aren’t as far apart as Martin Luther thought.