The Syrophoenician Woman: Approaching Jesus with Faith and Persistence

Bible Verse:   Mark 7:26        The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. The story of the Syrophoenician woman is found in Mark 7:24-30 and Matthew 15:21-28. She was a Gentile, from the region of Phoenicia, and came to Jesus because her daughter was … Continue reading The Syrophoenician Woman: Approaching Jesus with Faith and Persistence

Tabitha (Dorcas): Use Your Gifts and Resources to Serve Others

Bible Verse:   Acts 9:36         In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor. Dorcas, also known as Tabitha, is a woman mentioned in Acts 9:36-42. She was a disciple of Jesus and lived in the city of Joppa. Dorcas was known … Continue reading Tabitha (Dorcas): Use Your Gifts and Resources to Serve Others