At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love;... Continue Reading →
Don´t Be Afraid, Because…..
The angel said unto the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified." Matthew 28:5 (NIV)There are moments when select people are blessed by having their eyes opened to see these spiritual beings that we call angels. The skeptic will forever puff himself up and belittle... Continue Reading →
Separating the Sheep and the Goats
¨Then the king will say to those on his right, ´Come, you who have been blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the founding of the world.´¨ Matthew 25:34 (Reference Bible) What a marvelous description of that future day to which we prepare and await with such longing. Jesus will come... Continue Reading →
Understanding Is Not For All
But he said unto them, not all men can receive this saying, but they to whom it is given. Matthew 19:11 (ASV) It is more and more common to hear these days expressions like; ¨That just isn´t for me,¨ or ¨This isn´t my style.¨ We use words such as; ¨It doesn´t go down with me,¨... Continue Reading →
Christianity, A Game?
If, then, your hand or your foot is making you stumble, cut it off and throw it away from you; it is finer for you to enter into life maimed or lame tan to be thrown with two hands or two feet into the everlasting fire. Matthew 18:8 Read Matthew 18:1-9 Jesus calls the eternal... Continue Reading →
Afraid
But He said to them: ¨Why are you so afraid, you with little faith?¨ Matthew 8:26 (New World Translation) Jesus was sleeping peacefully in the boat, but the followers of Jesus were undergoing a very frightful test. It is a pretty scary thing when you are at the mercy of the winds and seas. Even... Continue Reading →
Who is Coming to the Banquet?
Hearing that, Jesus became amazed and said to those following him: ¨I tell you the truth, with no one in Israel have I found so great a faith.¨ Matthew 8:10 (Reference Bible) This story of the Centurion is beautiful in the fact that there was found someone who actually stood out on their belief in... Continue Reading →
Jesus´ Call (John 14)
It seems nothing short of astonishing, that we run around like busy little ants each one bent intently on their own little missions and tasks, all the while not letting the words and teachings of Jesus to sink down below the shallow surface and to their true meanings. Perhaps we are witnessing a deceit so... Continue Reading →
Virus in the Church
There is today within the church of our Lord, a deadly virus. This terrible tragedy is attacking the would-be remnant and defenseless flock of Jesus. The illness is not one however merely a physical one but a mental and spiritual one. The soul destroying disease we speak of is the preoccupation the individual has with... Continue Reading →
The Significance in the Life of Christ
One thing which we all seem to get caught up in when remembering the life of Christ, is to celebrate the wonder and significance of the moment. This can be and is a very admirable thing to do indeed; however, what we do not always do is celebrate what Christ did as being something of... Continue Reading →
