Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ continue »
Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ continue »
Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus in bodily form like a dove And a voice came from heaven,“You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I AM well pleased. continue »
It is important to recognize when we have come to the end of our natural human abilities and need help from others. continue »
So be encouraged,
make sure your focus is on God, repent,
tell out the Good News in word or deed.
The sentiments may have come from hundreds of years ago,
but they are relevant for us today, and incidentally,
will mean that when the Lord comes again at the second coming,
we will be able to stand before him,
knowing we are one of his, repentant, accepted, forgiven, saved continue »
Happy are those whose hope is in the Lord who upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry continue »
And that’s what Jesus would have us have, in the midst of difficulty, the absolute assurance that he is there, that he has us in his hands, and that whatever happens, he will be with us, and we will be with him, not just for this life, precious as it is to us, but for eternity as well, and that is the ultimate goal for us as Christians. continue »
Jesus preached a kingdom where love reigned. Jesus did not invite the persecuted to follow him to fish for souls, or converts, or believers. Jesus invited the persecuted to follow him and learn how to usher in the Reign of Love continue »
Be encouraged, be excited, not to stop at a point and think you’ve arrived, keep looking out for what new thing God has to show you! continue »
We have today a wonderful Gospel passage about Discipleship. Discipleship? Surely Louise it is about a miraculous healing? There is a healing in the narrative that is true, but what is the true nature of that healing? We have had a number of examples over the last couple of weeks about what it means […] continue »
Whose side are you on in this story? Let’s look at the cast list. James and John. The other 10 disciples, Jesus. I understand where James and John are coming from. “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you. “Whatever we ask of you.” Where would that stop? So much […] continue »