The Learning of the ChaldeansNebuchadnezzar commanded that the young men learn the language and literature of the Chaldeans. Daniel studied Babylonian science, history, and religion. He was not afraid...  Read More

Purposed in His HeartDaniel was taken from his home and placed in the king's palace. He was given a new name and enrolled in a new school. The king offered him the best food and wine. But Daniel had a...  Read More

The Must That Drove Him OnJesus told the crowd He must preach the kingdom of God to other cities. He was sent for this purpose. This divine "must" drove Him beyond comfortable Capernaum. His solitude ...  Read More

  The Rhythm of Axe and AnvilA young woodcutter challenged an older man to a contest. The young man swung his axe without stopping. He saw the older man sitting down and thought he was winning. But th...  Read More

 The Solitude That Sends You OutWhile Capernaum slept, Jesus rose. He slipped quietly out of the house. He walked beyond the city's noise and found a solitary place. He spent the previous day with peo...  Read More

 Beyond the Crowd's ApplauseThe people of Capernaum found Jesus. They tried to restrain Him from leaving. They begged Him to stay. They wanted Him to keep teaching and healing. Their request sounded g...  Read More

The Savior Who Never WeariesJesus preached in the synagogue with authority. A demon-possessed man screamed. Jesus spoke one sentence and the demon fled. He went to Peter’s house and found a feverish w...  Read More

One Touch at a TimeAt sunset, the whole city brought their sick to Jesus. The crowd outside Peter’s house was immense. Jesus could have healed everyone with one word. Instead, He laid His hands on eve...  Read More

Arising to ServeAfter Jesus healed her, Peter’s mother-in-law immediately arose. She did not stay in bed to rest or talk about her sickness. She began to minister to them. She served Jesus and His dis...  Read More

Rebuking the FeverInside Peter’s house, his mother-in-law was sick with a great fever. This was a serious illness. The family did not panic. They brought their need directly to Jesus. They besought hi...  Read More

 The Messiah in a Messy HouseAfter the synagogue, Jesus went to Simon Peter’s house. This was no palace. It was a simple fisherman’s home with stone walls and a dirt floor. Jesus walked in without war...  Read More

  A Scream in the SynagogueJesus taught in the Capernaum synagogue. His words carried authority. Suddenly, a man possessed by a demon cried out. The familiar worship service shattered. Jesus looked at...  Read More