Today I had a top hat in my box. It is a very old top hat, and I very carefully showed the children that there was nothing up my sleeves, put my hand into the hat and pulled out. . . nothing. My hat was not a magic hat, just a plain one.
As Jesus traveled around healing the sick and performing miracles there were those who thought he was little more than a magician. The Bible is filled with stories of God's prophets and leaders having the power He gave them compared to the slight of hand of the street performer. Jesus healed, not because he thought his abilities would convince the crowds, but because he had compassion for those who were sick in body or soul.
Take some time today to pray for those you know who need the healing power of Christ in their life.
About Me
- Laura Mann Magevney
- I received my BA, JD and MDiv from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. My husband, Michael Magevney, and I founded Break Away, a national non-profit organization that trains college and high school students to develop alternative spring break volunteer programs at their schools. I also served for several years as a Public Defender in Nashville. I have been on staff at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Jacksonville since 2004. I have experience in children, youth and family ministries, as well as in teaching scripture and theology to adults. Any free time I have is spent with my husband and four children, as well as volunteering in the Jacksonville community.
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