I think this is in all four of the gospels? This is from Mark 14:3-9: While [Jesus] he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on …
Christians tend to value prayer very very highly. The Bible actually describes prayer as ‘incense’ and a gift to God: [..] golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints (Rev 5:8) But Jesus said that there’s something more important than praying, something that you should stop praying about, and go do it, …
I always thought the point of being a Christian was to do God’s will. Which means, figuring out what His will is. Or at least not going against strong indications of what His will is. I think I sought information about God’s specific will the same way as other Christians who believe they have a …