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Jesus smiled at that and said, "That's the kind of faith I'm looking for. You go check on your daughter and see that she has been freed from that scoundrel that's been controlling her."

But here's a warning and you better listen close. If anyone causes one of these little ones to abandon their faith and follow the outlaw's trail, well, it would be better for that cowboy if he was tied to an anvil and thrown in the ocean.

I'm telling you straight that anyone who doesn't come to me with the faith and honesty of a little kid has no place on my Dad's ranch."

Jesus smiled and said, "Go, your faith has given you back your eyes."And just like that, the man's sight returned, but he didn't leave . . . he followed Jesus.

Jesus didn't so much as turn his head as he said, "Have faith in God.

Jesus loved their faith and tenacity and said, "Cowboy, your sins are forgiven."

Jesus was actually a little shocked by this. He turned to a bunch of people who had followed him and said, "I wish the Jews had this much faith."

Anyone who has faith in me won't fall off."

Jesus continued to speak to the woman and said, "Your faith has saved you from your sins. Now go live in peace, my lady."

The seed in the rocks stands for those who love the good news and immediately act like it changes their whole world. But they don't last long because it was all emotion and no faith. They wither quickly when faced with any kind of adversity.

He asked them, "Where is your faith during the storm?"The hands were shocked, stunned, and amazed and asked, "What kind of hombre is this? Even the wind and the waves listen at him!"

Jesus smiled kindly at her and said, "Daughter, your faith in me has healed you. Go in peace!"

Jesus said, "Good grief! Where is all of y'alls faith? How long am I gonna have to stick around and hold your hands? I don't know how much more I can tolerate. Bring that boy over here."

At that moment, the Holy Spirit filled Jesus with joy, and he prayed, "Boss, you're Lord over heaven and this big ball of dirt and water. Thank you for hiding the truth from those who think they are smart and showing it to those who have a childlike faith in you. I know this was your plan, Dad, and I know you like it."

Then the twelve cowboys said, "Show us how to have more faith!"

Jesus answered, "If you had the faith of an alfalfa seed, you could tell that oak tree, 'Climb out of the ground and go plant yourself in the bottom of the ocean,' and it would do what you said.

He looked over at them and said, "Go show yourselves to the preachers." And as they went in faith, they were healed.

Then Jesus said to him, "You may stand and go. Your faith in me has healed you."

God is going to help his kids right away. But when the Top Hand comes riding into town, will he find anyone with faith?"

I'm telling you the truth. Unless you can have the faith of a little kid, you'll never end up on my spread."