But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod, so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.” And the king was sorry, but because… Continue reading Marriage Vows: Should Herod have kept his oath?
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Abuse victims are perceived as ‘unclean’; yet they reach for the fringe of Christ’s garment
(Matthew 9:18-26 ESV) While he was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” And Jesus rose and followed him, with his disciples. And behold, a woman who had suffered from… Continue reading Abuse victims are perceived as ‘unclean’; yet they reach for the fringe of Christ’s garment
