Jesus tried to impress upon his disciples that faith was the gas that ran the engine. Faith as small as a mustard seed could move mountains, He promised. (Matthew 17:20) Its time we moved mountains. Are you ready to activate your faith? Just do it! Just believe. #faith #believe #Jesus #active

Is suffering meaningless? I suppose without having the experience of great joy in the midst of or shortly after suffering one is tempted to conclude the there is no benefit to suffering. It is paradoxical. Jesus suffered on a cross propelled forward to his death by his passionate love for us and desire to do the will of his Father. In love with his enemies, even as reviled by them, willingly lays down his life to save us. Bittersweet unrequited love. He laments, "I have