Encounters

Encountering Jesus had a habit of transforming the lives of those living on the margins.

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The misunderstanding of Martha

We assume Martha is distracted by hosting dinner; find out what she's actually distracted by.

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Encounters 8 min read Sep 23, 2025

Jesus' gift of living water is about the Samaritan woman's past. So she changes the subject.

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Encounters 8 min read Sep 16, 2025

The Samaritan woman in John 4 doesn't expect to meet anyone at the well. Especially not Jesus.

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Encounters 6 min read Sep 9, 2025

Jesus sits, stoops, stands, stoops, and stands, and somehow rescues a woman from stoning.

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Encounters 7 min read Sep 2, 2025