Miracles of Jesus

  Learn about this bridge - The Prayer Just as a child asks a loving father for what they need, prayer is simply asking Jesus for our needs. Jesus is like a loving father and a faithful friend who is always ready to listen and help us. We can talk to Him openly about anything in our lives. Prayer is not something complicated. It has no special rules, fixed time, sacred place, particular posture, language, pattern, or religious background. You can pray anywhere and at any time. Prayer is simply talking to Jesus—whether silently in our hearts or aloud with our voice. Prayer is feeling His presence in our own hearts and knowing that He is near, not far away. It is believing that He is listening, understands our pain, and is able to provide what we need in our lives. Jesus Sees Intentions Jesus sees our intentions. He does not look at caste, creed, color, status, or how much we give. He looks at the heart. If our intentions are evil, selfish, or meant to harm others, prayer is not mean...

Reputation Repaired, Valued and Honored  No history can deny the power of the Roman Empire in the first century. The Mediterranean Sea—the economic lifeline and trade center of the ancient world—was called *Mare Nostrum* ("Our Sea") by the Romans. Claiming an entire sea as their own reveals the extent of Rome's power and influence. In AD 27–28, the empire was ruled by Tiberius Caesar. Rome governed nearly 60 million people and controlled much of the known world. A ruler of such a vast empire would be expected to be bold, respected, and admired by his people. Yet Tiberius increasingly withdrew from public life and ruled from a secluded villa far from Rome. Rather than governing from the center of the empire, he often ruled through letters and messengers. A king is expected to be seen, respected, and admired by his people. By choosing isolation, Tiberius protected his personal security but risked the honor and image expected of a powerful ruler. As a result, history remembe...