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Equal Opportunity

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“Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them? (Luke 9:54 ESV)” James and John said. The disciples didn’t believe in equal opportunity for men they perceived to be enemies. Can you imagine James and John’s surprise when Jesus rebuked them rather than the Samaritans? Jesus was wrestling with His greatest mission—to pay the penalty for mankind’s sin. Jesus knew in a matter of days He would hang on Calvary’s cross. Expectedly, His … Continue reading →

Equal Opportunity

VineWords Devotions and More

“Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them? (Luke 9:54 ESV)” James and John said in unison. The disciples were bothered that the Samaritans didn’t receive Jesus as He traveled through Samaria on His way to Jerusalem. These disciples didn’t believe in equal opportunity for men they perceived to be enemies. Can you imagine James and John’s surprise when Jesus rebuked them rather than the Samaritans? Jesus knew the Samaritans misinterpreted His … Continue reading →

Equal Opportunity

VineWords Devotions and More

“Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them? (Luke 9:54 ESV)” James and John said in unison. The disciples were bothered that the Samaritans didn’t receive Jesus as He traveled through Samaria on His way to Jerusalem. The disciples didn’t believe in equal opportunity for these Samaritan men they perceived to be enemies. Can you imagine James and John’s surprise when Jesus rebuked them rather than the Samaritans? Jesus knew the Samaritans … Continue reading →

Angela’s Apple

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“Would you like a slice of apple?” Angela asked. “Sure,” I replied, not knowing she had quietly asked others who sat at the conferee lunch table, the same question. Angela divided the apple into equal sections–carefully, precisely—until she got to the last two slices. These she made very thin, and served them to her husband Victor and herself. Had I known she was going to share the entire apple with so many conferees, I would have declined so she and … Continue reading →

Angela’s Apple (Original Version)

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I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste. Song of Solomon 2:3 KJV “Would you like a slice of apple?” Angela asked. “Sure,” I replied, not knowing she had already asked others, who sat at the conference table, the same question. Angela sliced the apple into equal sections, carefully, precisely, and distributed them.  By the time she served her husband Victor, there wasn’t much left! I do not recall how many … Continue reading →