by Haley Reed | May 17, 2023 | Daily Grace
“Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them” (Mark 1:30-31). Jesus taught large crowds and would have conducted major... 
by Haley Reed | May 16, 2023 | Daily Grace
“There was an estate nearby that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us to his home and showed us generous hospitality for three days. His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after... 
by Haley Reed | May 12, 2023 | Daily Grace
“Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand” (Acts 28:3). We call some ventures snake-bitten when they don’t work out. Maybe that expression comes from this event in the life of Paul.... 
by Haley Reed | May 11, 2023 | Daily Grace
“After he said this, he took some bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat. They were all encouraged and ate some food themselves” (Acts 27:35-36). Two weeks is a long time to go without eating. Yet, the storm at sea had... 
by Haley Reed | May 9, 2023 | Daily Grace
“Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’ So keep up your courage, men, for I have... 
by Haley Reed | May 8, 2023 | Daily Grace
“When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved” (Acts 27:20). Maybe everyone has at some time had the feeling of hopelessness. Without Jesus we encounter situations that are beyond our...